ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) — Question 1

Which of the following is a risk that continuous integration introduces?

Answer options

• A. Teams sometimes over-rely on unit tests and exclude some important system and acceptance tests.
• B. Testers sometimes have too many builds to test, which reduces the quality of testing.
• C. Teams no longer have the ability to run manual tests, as all tests must be automated.
• D. Developer's workload is increased, which can result in a reduction of output.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because while unit tests are valuable, they can create a false sense of security if system and acceptance tests are overlooked. Option B, while valid, does not directly highlight a risk specific to continuous integration. Option C is incorrect as teams can still run manual tests alongside automated ones. Option D, although it indicates a potential issue, does not pertain specifically to the risks introduced by continuous integration.