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Defect Management Capability Purpose Quiz

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In software development, when are defects considered problems?

When they are detected in the test environment
When they occur at any point in the software development lifecycle
When they occur in live systems (correct)
When they are identified in the source code

What is the main difference between static testing and dynamic testing?

Static testing finds defects directly, while dynamic testing reveals defects when they cause failures (correct)
Static testing requires debugging activities, while dynamic testing does not require debugging activities
Static testing involves executing the test item, while dynamic testing does not involve executing the test item
Static testing is used for unit testing, while dynamic testing is used for system testing

What type of testing involves the execution of the test item?

Static testing
Integration testing
Dynamic testing (correct)
Unit testing

When are defects considered to be minimized in terms of cost of quality?

When each defect is removed in the same phase in which it was introduced (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which work product can have a defect during software development or maintenance process?

User story (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Defect Management Capability?

To help project teams to record, classify, investigate, resolve, and dispose of recognized defects (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the information gathered about defects important?

To allow project stakeholders to gain insight on the state of a project throughout the development lifecycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a defect according to the ISTQB Glossary?

An imperfection or deficiency in a work product where it does not meet its requirements or specifications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What leads to defects in source code or system specifications?

Mistakes made by humans which may lead to defects in source code or system specifications (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a failure according to the ISTQB Glossary?

An event in which a component or system does not perform a required function within specified limits (D) Signup and view all the answers

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