ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 35

Which one of the following is an example of how product risk analysis can influence the testing approach?

Answer options

• A. The complex business rules could result in costly failures, so decision table testing will be used for test case design.
• B. Performance failures were much lower than expected, so more test analysis will be conducted in this area.
• C. There is a lack of automation skills in the test team, so training for the automation tool will be rolled out.
• D. There are no product risks recorded around security, so security testing will be given priority as a contingency measure.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights that complex business rules could lead to significant failures, justifying the use of decision table testing to mitigate this risk. Options B and C do not directly relate to how product risk analysis shapes testing strategies, while option D incorrectly suggests that the absence of recorded risks should lead to prioritizing security testing, which is not a proactive approach.