ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 8

Which of the following is a good testing practice that applies regardless of the specific software development lifecycle being used?

Answer options

• A. Prompt and prepared attendance to stand-up meetings
• B. Step-by-step test case documentation
• C. Ensuring there is a corresponding testing activity for every software development activity
• D. Involving the stakeholders in reviewing all acceptance criteria prior to designing test cases

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights the importance of aligning testing with every phase of the software development process, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Options A, B, and D, while helpful practices, do not universally apply to all software development lifecycles in the same way that maintaining a testing activity for every development task does.