Discuss ISTQB CTFL-Foundation Exam Topic 4 Question 45

Which of the following defects is most likely to be found by a test harness?

AVariance from programming standards.

BA defect in middleware.

CMemory leaks.

DRegression defects.

Suggested Answer: B

Variance from programming standards defects (option (A)) are found during the review or static testing process. Therefore a test harness is unlikely to find a defect in programming standards.

Memory leak defects (option (C)) could potentially be found by a test harness designed to run many test cases.

Regression defects (option (D)) could be found using many types of test tool.

Defects in middleware (option (B)) are generally more likely to be found by a test harness or a dynamic analysis tool than by any other type of tool.

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30 comments · newest first

Julieta 6 months ago

I feel like B) A defect in middleware is harder to catch. Test harnesses focus on unit tests.

Mary 6 months ago

A) Variance from programming standards might be overlooked. It’s more about functionality.

Lavera 6 months ago

C) Memory leaks are sneaky. They can cause major issues if not found early.

Timothy 7 months ago

I’m leaning towards D) Regression defects. Test harnesses are designed for that.

Kaitlyn 7 months ago

I agree, but A) Variance from programming standards is also possible. Standards are crucial.

Leslee 7 months ago

I agree with C, but D is also a big issue in my experience.

Galen 8 months ago

Wait, can a test harness really catch middleware defects?

Tammara 8 months ago

I think D) Regression defects is more common.

Franklyn 8 months ago

Definitely C) Memory leaks. They’re tricky!

Vanna 8 months ago

I'm going with C. Nothing like a good old-fashioned memory leak to keep a test harness on its toes.

Mona 8 months ago

A test harness? More like a test circus, am I right? *wink wink*

Louis 8 months ago

B? Really? A test harness is for finding technical issues, not middleware problems.

Billy 9 months ago

I feel like middleware defects might be too complex for a test harness to catch, but I could be wrong.

Shalon 9 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think regression defects are more about ensuring previous functionality works, so maybe that's not it.

Stevie 9 months ago

I think a test harness would mainly catch issues like memory leaks, but I'm not entirely sure if it can detect all types of defects.

Vanda 9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure here. I know a test harness is for automated testing, but I'm not totally clear on the specific types of defects it's best suited to identify. I may need to revisit my understanding of test harnesses before answering this.

Leah 9 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. A test harness is great for catching things like memory leaks or regression issues that can be reliably reproduced and tested. The other options don't seem as well-suited for that kind of automated testing.

Glory 9 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. A test harness is all about running automated tests, so I'd say memory leaks or regression defects are the most likely to be caught, since those can be systematically checked.

Chara 10 months ago

D is the way to go. Regression defects are the bread and butter of a good test harness.

Clarinda 10 months ago

I think C is the correct answer. A test harness is great for catching memory leaks.

Regenia 10 months ago

I think C) Memory leaks is the right choice. Test harnesses can catch those easily.

Carmelina 10 months ago

I lean towards memory leaks being the right answer since test harnesses are designed to monitor resource usage, but I need to double-check my notes.

Mary 10 months ago

A) Variance from programming standards is often overlooked.

Vincenza 11 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the capabilities of a test harness. I might need to review my notes on different testing approaches to make an informed guess.

Kaycee 11 months ago

I think I'd start by considering the purpose of a test harness - it's designed to automate testing, so I'd focus on defects that are more easily detected through automated testing.

Kanisha 5 months ago

↳ replying to Kaycee

I’d lean towards memory leaks being the most common.

Stephaine 5 months ago

↳ replying to Kaycee

Middleware defects can slip through sometimes.

Merilyn 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kaycee

But regression defects are often caught too.

Tyra 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kaycee

Definitely! Memory leaks can be tricky.

Miesha 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kaycee

I agree, automated testing is key.

ISTQB CTFL-Foundation Exam - Topic 4 Question 45 Discussion