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BH0-010 · Question #421
Which of the following options BEST explain the pesticide paradox principle of testing?
The correct answer is C. Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Which of the following options BEST explain the pesticide paradox principle of testing?
Options
- AIf we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we'll stop finding defects
- BRepeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free
- CDefects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules
- DTesting, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug / defect removal activity
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A11% (6)
- B4% (2)
- C81% (44)
- D4% (2)
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