ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 61

After being in operation for many years, a document management system must be decommissioned as it has reached its end of life. This system will not be replaced by any other new system. A legal obligation provides that all documents within the system must be kept for at least 20 years in a state archive. Which of the following statements about maintenance testing for decommissioning of this system is TRUE?

Answer options

• A. No maintenance testing is required as this system will not be replaced.
• B. Data migration testing is required as part of maintenance testing.
• C. Confirmation testing is required as part of maintenance testing.
• D. Regression testing is required as part of maintenance testing.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Data migration testing is essential in this scenario to ensure that all documents are accurately transferred and preserved in the state archive, meeting legal requirements. The other options are incorrect because while the system will not be replaced, maintenance testing is still necessary to confirm the integrity and accessibility of the data being archived.