ISTQB Exam ATM Topic 2 Question 60 Discussion

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Question #: 60
Topic #: 2

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For which of the following activities would the costs be classified as a cost of detection? K2 1 credit

AWriting test specifications according to the test design

BTraining developers to better understand the new features of the coding language they will use on the project

CRe-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect

DFixing field failures

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by Noel at Sep 18, 2024, 09:00 AM

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Samira

8 months ago

But wouldn't fixing field failures also be considered a cost of detection, since it involves identifying and correcting defects found in the field?

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Doretha

9 months ago

I agree with Delfina, because detecting defects during testing is part of the cost of detection.

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Loreta

9 months ago

C, no doubt about it. Though I wish I could just wave a magic wand and make all the defects disappear!

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An

7 months ago

D) Fixing field failures

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Marshall

7 months ago

C) Re-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect

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Mattie

8 months ago

B) Training developers to better understand the new features of the coding language they will use on the project

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Mari

8 months ago

A) Writing test specifications according to the test design

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Renea

9 months ago

Option C, easy peasy. Unless you're a software development superhero who writes bug-free code on the first try every time.

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Vicki

9 months ago

C is the right answer. Debugging and confirming bug fixes - that's textbook detection work right there.

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Reynalda

8 months ago

C) Re-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect

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Dallas

8 months ago

B) Training developers to better understand the new features of the coding language they will use on the project

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Erick

8 months ago

A) Writing test specifications according to the test design

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Delfina

9 months ago

I think the costs for re-running a test case would be classified as a cost of detection.

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Margurite

9 months ago

Hmm, I'd have to go with C. Anything related to verifying and validating fixes should be considered a detection cost.

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Franklyn

8 months ago

D) Fixing field failures

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Annice

8 months ago

C) Re-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect

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Caitlin

8 months ago

B) Training developers to better understand the new features of the coding language they will use on the project

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Alfred

8 months ago

A) Writing test specifications according to the test design

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Erick

9 months ago

Definitely C. Trying to catch and fix issues early in the testing phase is crucial for cost-effective quality assurance.

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Domonique

9 months ago

Option C seems the most appropriate here. Rerunning a test to verify a fix is a key part of the detection process.

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Toi

8 months ago

I agree, that definitely falls under cost of detection.

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Marylyn

8 months ago

C) Re-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect

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