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ISTQB CTFL-Foundation Exam - Topic 5 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTFL-Foundation exam

Question #: 23
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following is NOT a valid objective of testing?

APreventing defects from being introduced into the code

BInvestigating and fixing defects in the software under test

CGaining confidence that the system is fit-for-purpose

DProviding information for stakeholders' decision making

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Suggested Answer: D

by Leota at Sep 19, 2024, 08:23 AM

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Rebecka

7 months ago

Gaining confidence in the system is super important, for sure!

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Sabra

8 months ago

Wait, are we really saying preventing defects isn't a goal? That seems off.

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Gail

8 months ago

Definitely agree with option D being a key objective.

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Ocie

8 months ago

I think preventing defects is a valid goal too!

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Refugia

8 months ago

Testing is all about finding defects, not preventing them.

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Tammy

9 months ago

I recall discussing that gaining confidence in the system's purpose is definitely a valid objective, so maybe it's A after all.

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Bobbie

9 months ago

I feel like option D could also be a contender, but I think providing information for stakeholders is important too.

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Juan

9 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. I remember a practice question where preventing defects was considered a key objective.

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Carlene

9 months ago

I think option A might be the one that doesn't fit, since testing usually happens after code is written.

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Mona

9 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is to identify the objective that's not directly related to the testing process itself. Gaining confidence in the system's fitness is more of an outcome than an objective of testing.

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Candida

9 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Preventing defects, investigating and fixing them, and providing info for stakeholders - those are all valid testing objectives. The one that's not valid is gaining confidence that the system is fit-for-purpose. That's more about validation than testing.

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Stephen

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know testing is important, but I'm not totally clear on the different objectives. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Lon

9 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll carefully read through the options and eliminate the ones that are valid objectives of testing.

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Dorothea

9 months ago

I remember discussing usability testing techniques like inspections and evaluations, so III might be true.

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Chantell

2 years ago

I'm going with option A. Testers are like the superheroes of the software world - we don't prevent crime, we just swoop in and save the day when it's already happened!

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Anglea

2 years ago

Option A is clearly the odd one out. Preventing defects is the job of the developers, not the testers. We're here to catch what they missed, not stop them from making mistakes in the first place.

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Odette

2 years ago

This is a trick question - they're all valid objectives of testing! Gotta love these certification exams, always trying to catch you out.

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Royce

2 years ago

D) Providing information for stakeholders' decision making

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Merissa

2 years ago

C) Gaining confidence that the system is fit-for-purpose

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Hollis

2 years ago

B) Investigating and fixing defects in the software under test

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Tracie

2 years ago

A) Preventing defects from being introduced into the code

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Valentine

2 years ago

I'd say option D is not a valid objective. Testing is more about evaluating the system, not making decisions for stakeholders. That's their job.

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Derrick

2 years ago

User 3: Yeah, stakeholders should use the information from testing to make decisions.

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Tiera

2 years ago

I agree, testing is about evaluating the system, not making decisions for stakeholders.

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Antonette

2 years ago

I think option D is not a valid objective.

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Nakita

2 years ago

Definitely option A. Testing is all about finding defects, not preventing them. Developers should be doing that before the code even reaches the testing phase.

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Elizabeth

2 years ago

I think option A is not a valid objective of testing. Testing can't really prevent defects, it can only help identify them.

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Tenesha

2 years ago

User 2: Option A is not a valid objective of testing.

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Bernardine

2 years ago

User 3: Testing is more about finding defects than preventing them.

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Ilona

2 years ago

Investigating and fixing defects is a key objective of testing.

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Kip

2 years ago

Testing is more about finding defects than preventing them.

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Maia

2 years ago

I agree, testing can't prevent defects, only identify them.

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Josphine

2 years ago

Option A is about preventing defects from being introduced into the code.

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Barney

2 years ago

I agree, testing can't prevent defects.

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Nicolette

2 years ago

I think the answer is D) Providing information for stakeholders' decision making.

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Junita

2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B) Investigating and fixing defects in the software under test.

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Galen

2 years ago

I think the answer is B) Investigating and fixing defects in the software under test.

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