You have been looking at the actual vs expected defects in one high risk area of the software The actual is much higher than the expected value What should you do?
A.
Reassess the risk with a higher likelihood number
B.
Reassess the risk with a higher impact number
C.
Concentrate more testing in the area because the risk is clearly higher
D.
Concentrate less testing in the area because the defects are already found
Higher-than-expected defects in a high-risk area indicate the need for additional testing to mitigate potential impacts.
Evaluation of Options:
A. Reassess the risk with a higher likelihood number:
Incorrect. While reassessment is useful, immediate action should prioritize more testing.
B. Reassess the risk with a higher impact number:
Incorrect. The impact may already be known, and more testing is the next practical step.
C. Concentrate more testing in the area because the risk is clearly higher:
Correct. Addressing higher-than-expected defects through focused testing ensures risks are adequately mitigated.
D. Concentrate less testing in the area because the defects are already found:
Incorrect. Higher defects warrant more testing, not less.
Syllabus Alignment:
ISTQB highlights increasing test efforts in high-risk areas with higher-than-expected defect levels (TM-1.3.4).
[References:, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus (TM-1.3.4), ]
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