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CTFL18 · Question #98

The difference between re-testing and regression testing is:

The correct answer is A. Re-testing is running a test again; regression testing looks for unexpected side effects. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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The difference between re-testing and regression testing is:

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  • ARe-testing is running a test again; regression testing looks for unexpected side effects
  • BRe-testing looks for unexpected side effects; regression testing is repeating those tests
  • CRe-testing is done after faults are fixed; regression testing is done earlier
  • DRe-testing uses different environments, regression testing uses the same environment
  • ERe-testing is done by developers, regression testing is done by independent testers

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  • A
    77% (36)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    13% (6)
  • E
    6% (3)

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