ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 19

Which of the following best suggests the need for maintenance testing?

Answer options

• A. Failures found in alpha testing
• B. The initial release of the software
• C. Changing requirements during pre-deployment activities
• D. Adding a new feature to an existing system

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as adding a new feature to an existing system often requires maintenance testing to ensure the new functionality does not disrupt current operations. Options A, B, and C, while relevant to testing, do not specifically imply the need for maintenance testing like option D does.