ISTQB Exam CTFL-Foundation Topic 2 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTFL-Foundation exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 2

Which of the following statements best characterises maintenance testing? [K2]

AMaintenance testing is triggered by changes to delivered software and uses impact analysis to minimise the amount of regression testing needed

BMaintenance testing is triggered by changes to software under development before initial delivery and uses the test plan to determine how much regression testing to do

CMaintenance testing is triggered by changes to the test environment and uses testing tools to perform regression testing

DMaintenance testing is triggered by changes to the software environment and uses structural testing to ensure the changes function correctly

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Suggested Answer: A

Maintenance testing is conducted on the software after it has been delivered to address any issues or changes required due to defects, environment changes, or new requirements. The ISTQB syllabus explains that maintenance testing typically involves impact analysis to determine the extent of regression testing required, thus optimizing the testing effort and focusing on affected areas.

by Tammy at Mar 22, 2025, 07:23 PM

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Sue

15 days ago

Hey, where's the humorous comment? I was hoping for a good pun about 'maintaining' the software. Missed opportunity there, my friend.

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Mauricio

3 days ago

A) Maintenance testing is triggered by changes to delivered software and uses impact analysis to minimise the amount of regression testing needed

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Lashonda

16 days ago

Ah, D sounds like it's describing something more like software upgrades or platform migrations, not regular maintenance testing.

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Glenna

24 days ago

I agree with Fernanda, option A seems to be the most comprehensive choice.

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Renato

25 days ago

C is interesting, but I don't think the test environment is the primary trigger for maintenance testing. That's more of a development concern.

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Fernanda

28 days ago

But A mentions impact analysis, which is crucial for maintenance testing.

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Santos

28 days ago

Option B seems a bit off. Maintenance testing is for the delivered software, not the software under development.

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Holley

3 days ago

B) Maintenance testing is triggered by changes to software under development before initial delivery and uses the test plan to determine how much regression testing to do

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Ria

12 days ago

A) Maintenance testing is triggered by changes to delivered software and uses impact analysis to minimise the amount of regression testing needed

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Ryan

1 months ago

I disagree, I believe option B is more accurate.

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Melodie

1 months ago

I think option A is the correct answer. Maintenance testing is all about minimizing the impact of changes to the delivered software through targeted regression testing.

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