ISQI Certified Tester Foundation Level — Question 54

Which of the following test organizations has the highest level of independence?

Answer options

• A. Independent testers within the development teams
• B. Independent testers from the user community
• C. Independent test specialists for specific test types, such as usability, performance or certification test specialists
• D. Code tested by another developer from the development team

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is the correct answer because independent test specialists are specifically hired for their expertise in certain areas, ensuring an unbiased evaluation. In contrast, the other options involve testers who may have conflicts of interest or lack the same level of specialized knowledge, which can compromise the testing process.