ASQ Exam CSQE Topic 2 Question 1 Discussion

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Topic #: 2

When a defect is discovered during the test phase., what is the earliest phase in the software lifecycle that could need rework to resolve the defect?

AImplementation

Btest

Crequirements

Ddesign

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Suggested Answer: C

When a defect is discovered during the test phase, the earliest phase in the software lifecycle that could need rework to resolve the defect is often the requirements phase because:

Root Cause Analysis: Many defects originate from misunderstandings or errors in the initial requirements. If the requirements are incorrect or incomplete, it will affect all subsequent phases.

Impact on Design and Implementation: Incorrect requirements lead to flawed design and implementation, necessitating rework in these phases as well.

Cost of Fixing Defects: The cost and effort to fix defects increase exponentially the later they are found in the development lifecycle. Addressing issues at the requirements stage is more cost-effective.

by Arlette at Jun 22, 2024, 08:30 AM

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Rodrigo

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm going to go with C) requirements. If a defect is discovered during testing, it's likely that the requirements were not properly defined or communicated earlier in the process.

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Pamella

3 months ago

A: So, it seems like we're leaning towards D) design as the earliest phase that could need rework to resolve the defect.

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Aliza

4 months ago

B: I agree with A. It makes sense that the design phase might need rework if there's a defect found during testing.

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Anna

4 months ago

A: I think it could be D) design. If there's a defect during testing, it might mean there was an issue with the initial design.

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Zana

4 months ago

A: Yeah, it's important to catch these issues early on in the process to avoid bigger problems later.

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Emmanuel

4 months ago

B: I agree with A. Design seems like the earliest phase that might need rework if a defect is found during testing.

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Nell

4 months ago

A: I think it could be D) design. If there's a defect during testing, it might mean there was an issue with the initial design.

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Ming

5 months ago

I'm going with B) test. After all, if a defect is found during testing, doesn't that mean the test phase itself is the culprit? Just kidding, but seriously, I think C) requirements is the way to go.

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Felicia

5 months ago

D) design seems like the correct answer to me. If a defect is discovered during testing, it could be due to issues in the design phase, where the system architecture and components were planned out.

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Kristine

4 months ago

Let's discuss with the team before making any decisions.

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Michael

4 months ago

Should we go back to the design phase then?

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Tracey

4 months ago

Yeah, I agree. If there's a defect during testing, it probably originated in the design.

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Nenita

4 months ago

Yes, design is where the issue might have originated.

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Myra

5 months ago

I think it could be the design phase.

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Helga

5 months ago

I think it could be design.

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Jina

5 months ago

I think test phase could also need rework to resolve the defect, depending on the nature of the issue.

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Cathern

5 months ago

I believe it could also be requirements, as that's where the initial mistake might have been made.

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Kaycee

6 months ago

I think the answer is C) requirements. If a defect is found during testing, it's likely that the requirements were not properly defined or captured in the earlier phases.

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