Which of the following is not an example of a typical generic skill required for testing?

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Options

• ABe able to apply test-driven development
• BBe able to use test management tools and defect tracking tools
• CBe able to communicate defects and failures to developers as objectively as possible
• DPossess the necessary social skills that support effective teamwork

• A
  90% (19)
• B
  5% (1)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

Test-driven development is not an example of a typical generic skill required for testing, but rather an example of a specific technical skill or a development practice that may or may not be relevant for testing, depending on the context and the objectives of the testing activities. Test-driven development is an approach to software development and testing, in which the developers write automated unit tests before writing the source code, and then refactor the code until the tests pass. Test-driven development can help to improve the quality, the design, and the maintainability of the code, as well as to provide fast feedback and guidance for the developers. However, test- driven development is not a skill that is generally expected or needed for testers, especially for testers who are not involved in unit testing or who do not have access to the source code. The other options are examples of typical generic skills required for testing, which are skills that are applicable and beneficial for testing in any context or situation, regardless of the specific testing techniques, tools, or methods used.

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