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CTFL18 · Question #138

Which of the following is not true of regression testing?

The correct answer is B. It serves to demonstrate that the changed software works as intended. This is a definition of confirmation testing. The other three options are true of regression testing.

Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

Question

Which of the following is not true of regression testing?

Options

  • AIt can be carried out at each stage of the life cycle.
  • BIt serves to demonstrate that the changed software works as intended.
  • CIt serves to demonstrate that software has not been unintentionally changed.
  • DIt is often automated.

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    83% (19)
  • C
    9% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

This is a definition of confirmation testing. The other three options are true of regression testing.

Topics

#regression testing#retesting#test types#test objectives

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