ISQI Certified Tester Foundation Level — Question 76

Under which of the following circumstances is maintenance testing required?

Answer options

• A. Migration of software onto a new platform
• B. Testing during initial development of a replacement for an existing system
• C. Purchase of a new software tool
• D. Updating of a regression suite

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Maintenance testing is essential when migrating software to a new platform to ensure that the software functions correctly in its new environment. The other options involve scenarios like development or purchasing new tools where maintenance testing isn't specifically required, as they don't involve existing software being adapted or maintained.