Christian’s saved filter shows bugs that have not been updated in the past two weeks, likely using a JQL query like issuetype = Bug AND updated <= -2w. Running a bulk operation to change the priority toHigheston all issues in the filter will update the issues, affecting theirupdatedtimestamp. The definite outcome is thatthe saved filter will display no issues(Option A), as the issues will no longer meet the filter’s criteria after being updated.

Explanation of the Correct Answer (Option A):

The saved filter likely uses a JQL query such as issuetype = Bug AND updated <= -2w, which returns bugs not updated in the past two weeks (i.e., updated timestamp is older than two weeks). When Christian performs a bulk operation to change the priority toHighest, each issue’supdatedtimestamp is set to the current time, as any edit (including priority changes) updates this field. After the operation, all issues in the filter will have a recentupdatedtimestamp (e.g., within the last few minutes), causing them to no longer satisfy the updated <= -2w condition. As a result, the filter will return no issues.

Exact Extract from Documentation:

Bulk change issues

Bulk operations (e.g., changing priority) update issue fields and metadata, including theupdatedtimestamp.

Impact on filters:

If a filter uses a condition like updated <= -2w, updating issues will change theirupdatedtimestamp, potentially excluding them from the filter.To perform a bulk change:

Run a filter inIssues > Search for issues.

SelectBulk changeand choose an action (e.g., Edit Issues).

Update fields (e.g., Priority to Highest).Note: Bulk changes trigger theIssue Updatedevent, updating theupdatedfield.(Source: Atlassian Support Documentation, "Bulk change issues in Jira Cloud")

Why This Fits: The bulk operation updates theupdatedtimestamp of all issues, causing them to no longer meet the filter’s updated <= -2w condition, resulting in the filter displaying no issues, making Option A the definite outcome.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Filter subscriptions based on the filter will stop sending emails (Option B):

Filter subscriptions send emails based on the filter’s results and schedule (e.g., daily, weekly). The bulk operation does not disable the subscription or change its configuration; it only affects the filter’s results. If the filter returns no issues after the operation, the subscription will send an email with no results, but it will not stop sending emails entirely.

Extract from Documentation:

Filter subscriptions send emails based on the filter’s results and schedule. Empty results do not stop the subscription; they result in an empty email.

(Source: Atlassian Support Documentation, "Manage filters in Jira Cloud")

Christian will be added as a watcher on all the edited issues (Option C):

Adding a watcher during a bulk operation is not automatic. Users are not added as watchers unless explicitly included in the bulk operation (e.g., via anAdd Watcheraction, which is not part of changing priority). Christian’s user settings or automation rules could theoretically add him as a watcher, but this is not a definite outcome of the priority change.

Extract from Documentation:

Bulk operations do not automatically add the user as a watcher. Use theAdd Watcheraction in abulk operation to add watchers explicitly.

(Source: Atlassian Support Documentation, "Bulk change issues in Jira Cloud")

Email notifications will be sent during the bulk operation (Option D):

Email notifications for theIssue Updatedevent (triggered by the priority change) depend on the project’snotification schemeand the recipients configured for the event (e.g., watchers, assignee). Notifications are not guaranteed, as they may be disabled or limited to specific users. Thus, this is not a definite outcome.

Extract from Documentation:

Bulk operations trigger theIssue Updatedevent, but notifications depend on the notification scheme and may not be sent if not configured.

(Source: Atlassian Support Documentation, "Configure notification schemes")

Additional Notes:

The bulk operation requires Christian to have theEdit Issuespermission for the issues in the filter.

The filter’s JQL query (e.g., issuetype = Bug AND updated <= -2w) can be verified inIssues > Manage filters.

To avoid impacting the filter, Christian could modify the JQL to exclude recently updated issues or create a temporary filter for the bulk operation.