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Which pair of definitions is correct?
The correct answer is D. Regression testing is checking that there are no additional problems in previously tested software. Regression testing is testing that nothing has regressed. Retesting (or confirmation testing) confirms the fix is correct by running the same test after the fix has been made. No other option has both of these as true.
Fundamentals of Testing
Question
Which pair of definitions is correct?
Options
- ARegression testing is checking that the reported defect has been fixed; retesting is testing that
- BRegression testing is checking there are no additional problems in previously tested software;
- CRegression testing involves running all tests that have been run before; retesting runs new tests.
- DRegression testing is checking that there are no additional problems in previously tested software,
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A13% (5)
- B8% (3)
- C5% (2)
- D74% (28)
Explanation
Regression testing is testing that nothing has regressed. Retesting (or confirmation testing) confirms the fix is correct by running the same test after the fix has been made. No other option has both of these as true.
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#regression testing#retesting#confirmation testing#definitions
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