ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 3 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's ISTQB-CTFL exam

Question #: 48
Topic #: 3

Which of the following statements is true?

AIn Agile software development, work product documentation tends to be lightweight and manual tests tend to be often unscripted as they are often produced using experience-based test techniques

BSequential development models impose the use of systematic test techniques and do not allow the use of experience-based test techniques

CIn Agile software development, the first iterations are exclusively dedicated to testing activities, as testing will be used to drive development, which will be performed in the subsequent iterations

DBoth in Agile software development and in sequential development models, such as the V-model, test levels tend to overlap since they do not usually have defined entry and exit criteria

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Suggested Answer: A

This answer is correct because in Agile software development, work product documentation, such as user stories, acceptance criteria, or test cases, tends to be lightweight and concise, as the focus is on working software and frequent communication rather than comprehensive documentation. Manual tests tend to be often unscripted, as they are often produced using experience-based test techniques, such as error guessing or exploratory testing, which rely on the tester's skills, knowledge, and creativity to find defects and provide feedback. Reference: ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, Section 3.1.1.2, Section 3.2.1.2

by Tresa at Jul 31, 2025, 02:43 PM

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Mee

2 months ago

C seems off. Testing isn't exclusive to the first iterations in Agile.

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Mari

2 months ago

I disagree with B. Experience-based techniques can still be used in sequential models.

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Jerry

3 months ago

D is interesting, but I thought entry and exit criteria were more defined in V-model.

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Earnestine

3 months ago

Wait, are we really saying Agile doesn't document much? That sounds surprising!

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Gracia

3 months ago

A is spot on! Agile really focuses on lightweight documentation.

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Thersa

3 months ago

D sounds plausible since I've read about overlapping test levels in both Agile and V-models, but I can't quite recall the specifics about entry and exit criteria.

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Veronika

4 months ago

C seems off to me; I don't recall Agile dedicating the first iterations solely to testing. It’s more about continuous testing, right?

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Rhea

4 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question similar to B before, but I thought experience-based techniques could still be used in sequential models.

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Kelvin

4 months ago

I remember studying that Agile focuses on lightweight documentation, so I think A might be true, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Sue

4 months ago

Ugh, testing approaches are not my strong suit. I'm a bit lost on the differences between Agile and sequential development when it comes to testing. I'll have to read through the options carefully and try to eliminate the ones that don't sound right, but I'm not sure I have a clear strategy for this type of question. Guess I'll just have to do my best.

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Kris

4 months ago

Ah, I've got this one! In Agile, the documentation tends to be lightweight and the testing is more experience-based, as opposed to sequential models which are more systematic. Option A nails it - that's the true statement here. I feel confident about this one.

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Leonie

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm a bit confused about the differences between Agile and sequential development when it comes to testing. I know Agile is more iterative, but I'm not sure about the specifics around documentation and test techniques. I'll have to think this through carefully and try to eliminate the options that don't seem quite right.

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Magdalene

5 months ago

This question is asking about the differences between Agile and sequential development models when it comes to testing. I think the key is to focus on the characteristics of each approach - Agile tends to have lightweight documentation and more unscripted testing, while sequential models are more systematic. I'll need to carefully read through the options to determine which one best captures these differences.

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Jonelle

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C could also be a valid option.

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Rana

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A.

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Josphine

6 months ago

I think the answer is B.

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Casie

7 months ago

Option B is definitely true. Acceptance criteria should cover all the details about the data, including format, allowed values, and defaults.

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Marica

5 months ago

I agree, option B is correct. Acceptance criteria should definitely include details on data definitions.

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Elza

6 months ago

Acceptance criteria for user stones should focus on positive scenarios, while negative scenarios should be excluded

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Bettina

7 months ago

Acceptance criteria for user stories can include details on data definitions, for example by describing the format, allowed values, and default values for a data item

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Anika

7 months ago

User acceptance tests are usually automated and aim to verify the acceptance criteria for user stories

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