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ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 1 Question 46 Discussion

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the benefit of traceability between the test basis and test work products?
D) Traceability may make it harder to understand the impact of changes
A) Traceability may be required by IT governance rules
B) Traceability may help evaluate the extent of test coverage
C) Traceability may allow testing to be auditable

ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 1 Question 46 Discussion

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Question #: 46
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the benefit of traceability between the test basis and test work products?

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Suggested Answer: D

The statement 'Traceability may make it harder to understand the impact of changes' is incorrect. Traceability in testing actually facilitates understanding the impact of changes by linking test cases to requirements. This linkage helps ensure that any changes in the requirements are adequately reflected and verified in the test cases, thus supporting effective management of changes and maintaining the integrity of the system or product being developed (ISTQB not-for-profit association) (ISTQB Main Web).


ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0: https://istqb-main-web-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/ISTQB_CTFL_Syllabus-v4.0.pdf

ISTQB Official Website - CTFL Certification: https://www.istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-foundation-level/

by Melodie at Jul 05, 2025, 07:27 AM

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Arlette
7 months ago
I thought traceability always made things clearer, not the opposite!
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Margot
7 months ago
Wait, how could traceability make understanding changes harder?
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Ora
7 months ago
Totally agree, it helps with test coverage too!
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Katie
7 months ago
I think D is the odd one out here.
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Socorro
7 months ago
Traceability is key for IT governance.
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Devora
8 months ago
I vaguely recall something about governance needing traceability, so I’m hesitant about A. But D still feels wrong to me.
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Hildegarde
8 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like all the other options highlight benefits of traceability. Maybe D is the right choice?
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Elly
8 months ago
I think I came across a similar question where traceability was linked to test coverage. So, I’m leaning towards D being the incorrect one.
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Alpha
8 months ago
I remember that traceability is usually seen as a positive thing, so D seems off to me.
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Karina
9 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at. Traceability is usually seen as a positive, but there could be a case where it actually makes something harder. I'll need to think about that angle.
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Luisa
9 months ago
Traceability can be really helpful, but I'm not sure if I fully grasp all the potential downsides. I'll need to read the options closely to find the one that doesn't align with the typical benefits.
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Kaycee
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. The benefits of traceability include things like evaluating test coverage and making testing auditable. I think the key is to identify the statement that goes against those benefits.
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Arthur
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully to make sure I understand the benefits of traceability before selecting the incorrect statement.
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Galen
9 months ago
This one seems straightforward. I'm pretty confident I can identify the incorrect statement about the benefits of traceability.
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Juliana
11 months ago
Haha, option D is a real head-scratcher. Who would think traceability makes things harder to understand? That's just plain silly.
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Clare
10 months ago
Rosann: Definitely, traceability is important for tracking and understanding the testing process.
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Delsie
11 months ago
User 3: I think option D is misleading, traceability is supposed to help understand the impact of changes.
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Rosann
11 months ago
User 2: Yeah, traceability should make things clearer, not harder.
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Lorriane
11 months ago
User 1: I agree, option D doesn't make sense.
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Thaddeus
11 months ago
So, the incorrect statement is D then
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Marge
12 months ago
I agree with Stephen. Traceability is essential for maintaining the integrity of the testing process.
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Nickole
11 months ago
B) Traceability may help evaluate the extent of test coverage
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Theodora
11 months ago
A) Traceability may be required by IT governance rules
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Dierdre
12 months ago
Yes, it does. But that's not the incorrect statement in this question
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Ranee
12 months ago
But doesn't traceability help with evaluating test coverage?
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Thaddeus
12 months ago
I agree with Dierdre, traceability can make it harder to understand the impact of changes
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Dierdre
12 months ago
I think the correct answer is D
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Stephen
1 year ago
Option D is clearly the correct answer. Traceability makes it easier, not harder, to understand the impact of changes.
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Kenneth
11 months ago
C) Traceability may allow testing to be auditable
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Pearlie
12 months ago
B) Traceability may help evaluate the extent of test coverage
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Laurena
12 months ago
A) Traceability may be required by IT governance rules
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