Which of the following statements about the value of maintaining traceability between the test basis and test work products is not true?

Question

Options

• ATraceability can be useful for assessing the impact of a change to a test basis item on the
• BTraceability can be useful for determining how many test basis items are covered by the
• CTraceability can be useful for determining the most suitable test techniques to be used in a testing
• DTraceability can be useful to support the needs required by the auditing of testing

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  6% (2)
• C
  77% (27)
• D
  14% (5)

Explanation

Traceability is the ability to trace the relationships between the items of the test basis, such as the requirements, the design, the risks, etc., and the test artifacts, such as the test cases, the test results, the defects, etc. Traceability can provide various benefits for the testing process, such as improving the test coverage, the test quality, the test efficiency, and the test communication. However, not all the statements given are true about the value of maintaining traceability between the test basis and test work products. The statement that is not true is option C, which says that test objectives should be the same for all test levels, although the number of tests designed at various levels can vary significantly. This statement is false, because test objectives are the goals or the purposes of testing, which can vary depending on the test level, the test type, the test technique, the test environment, the test stakeholder, etc. Test objectives can be defined in terms of the test basis, the test coverage, the test quality, the test risk, the test cost, the test time, etc. Test objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, and they should be aligned with the project objectives and the quality characteristics. Test objectives should not be the same for all test levels, as different test levels have different focuses, scopes, and perspectives of testing, such as component testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.

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