ISQI Certified Tester Foundation Level — Question 72

Which of the following characteristics is most likely to promote effective software testing?

Answer options

• A. Independence from the production process
• B. A belief that programmers always make mistakes
• C. Knowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program
• D. Confidence that the next stage will find defects missed at this stage

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Independence from the production process allows testers to evaluate the software objectively without bias, leading to more effective testing. The other options introduce assumptions or dependencies that can undermine the testing process, such as believing programmers always err or relying on future stages to catch mistakes.