ISTQB Defect Management Process 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'defect density'?

Accepted Answer

The number of defects found per unit of size, such as per 1,000 lines of code

Answer

Defect density is a quality metric calculated as the number of defects per unit of size (e.g., KLOC or function points).

Question 2

A tester submits a defect report, and the developer marks it 'cannot reproduce.' What is the recommended next step?

Accepted Answer

Provide additional information such as environment details and precise steps to reproduce

Answer

When a developer cannot reproduce a defect, the tester should enhance the report with clearer steps, environment details, and any logs to help reproduction.

Question 3

In the ISTQB defect lifecycle, which transition typically follows the 'fixed' status?

Accepted Answer

In verification

Answer

After a developer marks a defect as fixed, it moves to 'in verification' (or similar) so a tester can confirm the fix before closing.

Question 4

Which ISTQB principle directly supports the practice of maintaining a defect management process throughout a project?

Accepted Answer

Early testing saves time and money

Answer

The principle 'early testing saves time and money' supports defect management that catches and tracks issues as early as possible to reduce fix costs.

Question 5

What is the primary objective of a defect report's 'steps to reproduce' section?

Accepted Answer

To enable anyone reading the report to reliably recreate the observed failure

Answer

Clear reproduction steps allow developers and other testers to consistently trigger the defect for investigation and verification.

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB Defect Management Process 3