ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 7

Which of the following are benefits of an independent test team, and which are drawbacks? a) Independent testers can find different defects. b) Developers may put less emphasis on quality. c) Independent testers can be seen as the reason for delayed projects. d) Independent testers can verify assumptions made during the specification of a system.

Answer options

• A. a and b are benefits, c and d are drawbacks.
• B. b and c are benefits, a and d are drawbacks.
• C. a and d are benefits, b and c are drawbacks.
• D. c and d are benefits, a and b are drawbacks.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because independent testers can indeed find different defects (a) and verify assumptions made during system specifications (d), which are clear benefits. On the other hand, developers may prioritize quality less (b) and independent testers can sometimes be blamed for project delays (c), making these drawbacks.