ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 23

In what way does configuration management help the tester?

Answer options

• A. It verifies that the test cases are executed in the correct order
• B. It ensures that regressions do not occur
• C. It enforces proper unit testing and measurement
• D. It uniquely identifies the items to be tested

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights that configuration management provides a unique identifier for items under test, which is crucial for tracking and managing them effectively. Options A, B, and C, while relevant to testing, do not specifically relate to the unique identification of test items, which is a primary function of configuration management.