Which of the following would MOST likely jeopardize the independence of a quality assurance (QA) team and could lead to conflict of interest?

The correct answer is D. Correcting coding errors during the testing process. When the QA team corrects coding errors, they become involved in the development process, which compromises their objectivity. The primary role of the QA team is to identify and report defects, not to fix them. If QA starts fixing errors, they may become biased or less critical w

Submitted by haru.x· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

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ACross-checking testing assumptions with the solution design
BInspecting code to ensure proper documentation
CEnsuring compliance with development methodologies
DCorrecting coding errors during the testing process

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A
4% (1)
B
7% (2)
C
11% (3)
D
78% (21)

Explanation

When the QA team corrects coding errors, they become involved in the development process, which compromises their objectivity. The primary role of the QA team is to identify and report defects, not to fix them. If QA starts fixing errors, they may become biased or less critical when evaluating the system, which could lead to a conflict of interest and undermine the integrity of the testing process. The other activities - cross-checking assumptions, inspecting code for documentation, and ensuring compliance with methodologies - are standard QA responsibilities that do not interfere with the independence of the team.

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