ISTQB Exam CTFL-Foundation Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

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Which of the following characteristics is most likely to promote effective software testing? [K1]

AIndependence from the production process

BA belief that programmers always make mistakes

CKnowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program

DConfidence that the next stage will find defects missed at this stage

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Lai

3 months ago

Ah, the age-old question: 'What's the secret sauce for effective software testing?' I say we just throw darts at the answer choices and see what sticks!

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Filiberto

1 months ago

C) Knowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program

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Micah

1 months ago

B) A belief that programmers always make mistakes

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Margurite

2 months ago

A) Independence from the production process

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Crista

3 months ago

Confidence that the next stage will find defects? Wishful thinking, my friend. Gotta be proactive, not just reactive.

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Chandra

1 months ago

D) Confidence that the next stage will find defects missed at this stage

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Sharmaine

2 months ago

C) Knowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program

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Detra

3 months ago

B) A belief that programmers always make mistakes

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Wynell

3 months ago

A) Independence from the production process

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Elliot

3 months ago

Knowing the typical number of defects? Sounds like a statistician's dream, but I'm not sure that's the key to effective testing.

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Cortney

2 months ago

C) Knowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program

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Tijuana

3 months ago

A) Independence from the production process

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Effie

3 months ago

Believe programmers make mistakes? I mean, we all do, but that's not exactly the best motivator, is it?

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Rory

3 months ago

Independence from the production process? That's a no-brainer! Gotta keep those testers unbiased, am I right?

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Keneth

3 months ago

I believe C) Knowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program is crucial for effective testing. It helps in setting realistic expectations.

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Yvonne

3 months ago

I agree with Alfred. Being independent allows testers to provide unbiased feedback.

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Alfred

3 months ago

I think A) Independence from the production process is important for effective software testing.

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