ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 1 Question 46 Discussion

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Question #: 46
Topic #: 1

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the benefit of traceability between the test basis and test work products?

ATraceability may be required by IT governance rules

BTraceability may help evaluate the extent of test coverage

CTraceability may allow testing to be auditable

DTraceability may make it harder to understand the impact of changes

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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

2 months ago

I thought traceability always made things clearer, not the opposite!

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Margot

2 months ago

Wait, how could traceability make understanding changes harder?

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Ora

2 months ago

Totally agree, it helps with test coverage too!

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Katie

3 months ago

I think D is the odd one out here.

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Socorro

3 months ago

Traceability is key for IT governance.

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Devora

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 months ago

I remember that traceability is usually seen as a positive thing, so D seems off to me.

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Karina

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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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