ISTQB CTFL-Foundation Exam - Topic 5 Question 28 Discussion

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Question #: 28
Topic #: 5

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Which is the best definition of complete testing..?

AYou have discovered every bug in the program

BYou have tested every statement, branch, and combination of branches in the program

CYou have reached the scheduled ship date

DYou have completed every test in the test plan

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Suggested Answer: B

by Hui at Oct 19, 2024, 04:28 PM

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Gearldine

5 months ago

Wait, C? Just shipping on time means complete testing? Really?

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Juan

5 months ago

Totally agree with B! It's the most thorough approach.

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Freeman

5 months ago

D sounds right, but what if the test plan is incomplete?

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Carissa

5 months ago

A is unrealistic. You can't find every bug!

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Sol

6 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Covers all bases!

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Junita

6 months ago

D sounds familiar too, but I feel like just completing the test plan might not cover everything needed for complete testing.

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Franklyn

6 months ago

I'm not sure if C is relevant; reaching the ship date doesn't really define completeness in testing, does it?

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Denny

6 months ago

I think B might be the right choice since it talks about testing every statement and branch, which is pretty thorough.

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Yuonne

6 months ago

I remember discussing that complete testing doesn't mean finding every bug, so A seems off.

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Katheryn

6 months ago

Option D seems like the safest bet - completing every test in the test plan. That's a clear and measurable way to define "complete testing", even if it doesn't necessarily find every bug.

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Dalene

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Does "complete testing" mean finding every single bug, or just following the test plan thoroughly? I'll have to re-read the options carefully.

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Svetlana

6 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is B - testing every statement, branch, and combination of branches. That seems like the most comprehensive definition of complete testing.

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Norah

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different definitions of "complete testing" before selecting an answer.

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Michal

11 months ago

I hope the test plan doesn't include a question about making the perfect omelet. That would be a real bug hunt!

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Tina

11 months ago

Option D is too rigid. Test plans can be incomplete or miss important scenarios. Complete testing is more about coverage than just following a checklist.

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Vallie

11 months ago

Option C is a joke, right? Shipping on schedule has nothing to do with the completeness of testing.

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Stephaine

10 months ago

D) You have completed every test in the test plan

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Thaddeus

10 months ago

C) You have reached the scheduled ship date

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Talia

10 months ago

B) You have tested every statement, branch, and combination of branches in the program

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Talia

11 months ago

A) You have discovered every bug in the program

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Novella

12 months ago

I disagree with Option A. Discovering every bug is an unrealistic and unattainable goal. Software will always have some undiscovered bugs.

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Justine

11 months ago

Yeah, discovering every bug is impossible. Option B ensures thorough testing of the program.

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Brande

11 months ago

I agree, testing every statement, branch, and combination of branches is more realistic than finding every bug.

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Laura

11 months ago

I think Option B is the best definition of complete testing.

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Ariel

12 months ago

Option B seems the most comprehensive definition. Testing every statement, branch, and combination of branches is the gold standard for complete testing.

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Johnetta

10 months ago

That's a good point. Testing every statement and branch is crucial for thorough testing.

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Lavonna

10 months ago

True, but just finding bugs doesn't mean you've covered all possible scenarios.

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Cristy

11 months ago

But what about option A? Discovering every bug seems pretty complete to me.

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Fairy

12 months ago

I agree, option B covers all aspects of testing.

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Fidelia

1 year ago

I think option D) You have completed every test in the test plan is also a valid definition. As long as all planned tests are executed, it can be considered complete testing.

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Margery

1 year ago

I agree with Stephen. Complete testing should cover all possible scenarios to ensure the program's reliability.

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Stephen

1 year ago

I think the best definition is B) You have tested every statement, branch, and combination of branches in the program.

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