Multiple choice technology testing

Which one of the following describes the major benefit of verification early in the life cycle?

  1. It allows the identification of changes in user requirements

  2. It facilitates timely set up of the test environment.

  3. It reduces defect multiplication

  4. It allows testers to become involved early in the project.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Verification involves reviewing artifacts early in the software development life cycle (such as requirements and design documents). Detecting and fixing flaws early prevents these defects from being propagated into dependent downstream phases, which is known as reducing defect multiplication.