Multiple choice technology testing

In prioritising what to test, the most important objective is to:

  1. find as many faults as possible.

  2. test high risk areas.

  3. obtain good test coverage.

  4. test whatever is easiest to test.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Risk-based testing prioritizes testing high-risk areas because defects in these areas would have the greatest impact. While finding faults (A) is important, and good coverage (C) is desirable, prioritization specifically focuses on risk. Testing whatever is easiest (D) is poor practice and not true prioritization.

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