PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 5

A business analyst has received a test result report that shows evidence of defective functionality. The business analyst checks the test result again and verifies that the functionality behaves according to the requirements.

At this point, the business analyst should first:

Averify that the test case is incorrect.

Blet the users decide if the test result 1s acceptable.

Cchange the requirement according to the test result.

Dask the tester to perform the test again.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Erick at Jul 09, 2024, 06:04 PM

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Hortencia

3 months ago

Totally agree, verifying the test case is the right first step!

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Tambra

3 months ago

Wait, how can the functionality be fine if the test shows defects?

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Gertude

3 months ago

Changing the requirement seems risky, not sure about that.

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Celestina

4 months ago

I think asking the tester to retest is a good move too.

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Alva

4 months ago

Definitely should verify the test case first.

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Melissia

4 months ago

I think letting users decide is risky. They might not have the technical background to judge the test results properly, so I lean towards verifying the test case first.

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Kattie

4 months ago

This reminds me of a similar practice question where we had to decide if we should change requirements based on test results. I think we should stick to the original requirements unless there's a strong reason to change.

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Tess

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I feel like asking the tester to retest could be a good idea, but I’m not sure if that’s the first step.

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Jackie

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of verifying the test case first before jumping to conclusions. So, I think option A makes sense.

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Leontine

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is a straightforward one. Since the requirements were met, the logical first step is to verify that the test case is incorrect. No need to change the requirements or ask the tester to run the test again if the functionality is already working as intended.

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Glendora

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The first step should be to verify that the test case is correct. If the functionality is working as required, then the test case must be the issue, not the code. Gotta make sure the test is valid before making any other changes.

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Ronny

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. The question says the functionality behaves according to the requirements, but there's a test result showing defective functionality. I'm not sure which option is best.

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Graciela

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'm leaning towards verifying the test case, since the requirements were met. But I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Bettina

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between the sales ledger and the cash book. I know the sales ledger tracks credit sales, but I'm not sure if it would record things like cash sales or payments to suppliers. I'll just guess B and E.

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Alaine

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I know Citrix ADM is a cloud-based management service, so the connection requirements are probably related to that. I'll eliminate the options that don't seem relevant.

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Floyd

5 months ago

I feel like Oracle Database was mentioned as compatible, but I can't recall if there were any exceptions.

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Larae

9 months ago

A all the way! The tester probably just spilled their coffee on the keyboard, leading to those 'defective' results. Gotta double-check those tests!

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Francine

10 months ago

B is a terrible idea. Letting the users decide on the acceptability of a test result is a recipe for disaster. They're not the experts, the business analyst is!

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Huey

10 months ago

C is way off base. The requirements should not be changed just because of a single test result. That's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater!

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Kiera

8 months ago

A is a good idea, double-checking the test case is important.

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Nohemi

8 months ago

D) ask the tester to perform the test again.

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Sharan

8 months ago

A) verify that the test case is incorrect.

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Eura

10 months ago

D seems like the logical choice. The tester should be asked to perform the test again to confirm the findings before making any changes to the requirements.

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Louisa

8 months ago

Yes, it's always better to verify the test results before jumping to conclusions.

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Robt

8 months ago

Agreed, it's important to double-check before making any changes to the requirements.

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Denae

8 months ago

I think D is the best option. Asking the tester to perform the test again will help confirm if there is truly a defect.

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Avery

10 months ago

I think the correct answer is A. The business analyst should verify that the test case is incorrect. The requirements should not be changed just because of a single test result report.

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