In what way does configuration management help the tester?

Question

Options

• AIt verifies that the test cases are executed in the correct order
• BIt ensures that regressions do not occur
• CIt enforces proper unit testing and measurement
• DIt uniquely identifies the items to be tested

• B
  7% (3)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  91% (40)

Explanation

Configuration management helps testers by uniquely identifying the items under test (D) - it tracks versions of software, test environments, and test artifacts so testers always know exactly what build, component, or configuration they're working with. Without this, a tester can't reliably reproduce results or confirm they're testing the right version.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is wrong - test execution order is controlled by test planning and scheduling, not configuration management.
• B is wrong - preventing regressions is the job of regression testing itself, not CM (though CM supports it by tracking versions).
• C is wrong - unit testing discipline and measurement are concerns of test design and process standards, not CM.

Memory tip: Think of configuration management as a labeling system - it stamps an ID on everything (code versions, builds, environments). Testers rely on those labels to know what they're testing. The keyword in option D is "uniquely identifies," which is the core purpose of CM.

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