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ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 7 Question 6 Discussion

In relation to cost of quality, which of the following would be classified as a cost of detection? SELECT ONE OPTION
D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.
A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.
B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.
C) Training developers to write more secure code.

ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 7 Question 6 Discussion

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Question #: 6
Topic #: 7
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In relation to cost of quality, which of the following would be classified as a cost of detection? SELECT ONE OPTION

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Suggested Answer: D

by Sheridan at Mar 07, 2025, 05:29 AM

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Stephanie
7 months ago
I thought fixing defects was just part of the process, not detection!
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Curtis
8 months ago
Wait, isn't training more about prevention than detection?
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Isaac
8 months ago
I disagree, B seems more like a detection cost to me.
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Launa
8 months ago
Definitely think it's D, test cases are key.
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Katina
8 months ago
Cost of detection is all about finding issues early!
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Eloisa
9 months ago
Designing test cases sounds like it fits the detection category, but I need to double-check my notes on this.
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Tesha
9 months ago
I feel like training developers could be more about prevention than detection, but I could be wrong.
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Leigha
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where fixing defects was considered a cost of failure, not detection.
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Sabina
9 months ago
I think the cost of detection is related to identifying issues before they become bigger problems, so maybe it's about testing?
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Hyman
9 months ago
I've got this one! Designing test cases and writing test scripts is definitely a cost of detection. That's all about finding and identifying defects before they make it into the final product. Easy peasy.
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Shantell
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. Correcting errors found in a requirements review, fixing defects found in unit testing, and designing test cases and writing test scripts all seem like they would fall under the detection costs category. I'm leaning towards option D.
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Avery
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the different cost of quality categories, but I'm not totally confident in applying them to these specific examples. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Therese
9 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question on cost of quality. I think the key is to identify which option represents a cost of detection, which are the costs associated with finding and identifying defects.
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Dorian
1 year ago
That's a good point, Dorethea. Training developers can help prevent defects from occurring in the first place.
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Rusty
1 year ago
Haha, good one Cassi! I guess you could say that's a 'defensive' approach to quality. It's like trying to dodge the ball instead of catching it.
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Troy
1 year ago
C) Training developers to write more secure code.
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Art
1 year ago
B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.
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Brock
1 year ago
A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.
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Dorethea
1 year ago
I believe C) Training developers to write more secure code could also be a cost of detection.
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Cassi
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. Wouldn't training developers to write more secure code also fall under the cost of detection? They're learning to identify and prevent defects early on.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.
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Katy
1 year ago
C) Training developers to write more secure code.
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Crissy
1 year ago
B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.
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Remedios
1 year ago
A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.
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Melvin
1 year ago
I agree with Dorian, because designing test cases helps in detecting defects early.
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Tamie
1 year ago
I agree with Audra, Option D is the correct answer. Investing in testing and quality assurance upfront is way more cost-effective than fixing issues later on.
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Dorian
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.
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Audra
1 year ago
Option D seems like the obvious choice here. Designing test cases and writing test scripts is all about detecting and identifying issues, so it fits the cost of detection category perfectly.
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Dana
1 year ago
I agree, option D is definitely a cost of detection. It's all about finding and fixing issues before they become bigger problems.
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Elke
1 year ago
Option D seems like the obvious choice here. Designing test cases and writing test scripts is all about detecting and identifying issues, so it fits the cost of detection category perfectly.
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