Which ONE of the following statements does NOT describe how testing contributes to higher quality?

The correct answer is B. The testing of software demonstrates the absence of defects. The testing of software does not demonstrate the absence of defects, but rather the presence of defects or the conformance of the software to the specified requirements. Testing can never prove that the software is defect-free, as it is impossible to test all possible…

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AProperly designed tests that pass reduce the level of risk in a system.
BThe testing of software demonstrates the absence of defects.
CSoftware testing identifies defects, which can be used to improve development activities.
DPerforming a review of the requirement specifications before implementing the system can

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D
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The testing of software does not demonstrate the absence of defects, but rather the presence of defects or the conformance of the software to the specified requirements. Testing can never prove that the software is defect-free, as it is impossible to test all possible scenarios, inputs, outputs, and behaviors of the software. Testing can only provide a level of confidence in the quality of the software, based on the coverage, effectiveness, and efficiency of the testing

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