Multiple choice technology

Which of the statements below is the best assessment of how the test principles apply across the test life cycle?

  1. a. Test principles only affect the preparation for testing.

  2. b. Test principles only affect test execution activities.

  3. c. Test principles affect the early test activities such as review.

  4. d. Test principles affect activities throughout the test life cycle.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is D because testing principles (like early testing, defect clustering, pesticide paradox, etc.) apply to all testing activities throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to execution and evaluation. Options A, B, and C are all incorrect because they attempt to limit the scope of test principles to specific phases, when in reality principles guide testing at every stage.

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