ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 39

Which of the following BEST describes how configuration management supports the test process?

Answer options

• A. It enables the tester to reproduce the tested item through unique identification and version control.
• B. It enables the tester to systematically design test conditions, cases and data.
• C. It enables incidents to be tracked from discovery and classification to correction and confirmation of the solution.
• D. It helps the test manager to decide how best to integrate and coordinate the testing activities into the software life cycle.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because configuration management provides unique identification and version control, which allows testers to reliably reproduce the tested items. Options B, C, and D describe other aspects of the testing process but do not specifically relate to the role of configuration management in ensuring reproducibility through version control.