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Actual exam question from ISTQB's CTFL-2018
Question #: 5
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following options BEST explains the pesticide paradox principle of testing?

  • A. If we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we'll stop finding defects.
  • B. Repeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free.
  • C. Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules.
  • D. Testing, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug/defect removal activity.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
Reference:
https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/7-principles-of-software-testing/
by bhuppii at June 8, 2023, 8:35 a.m.

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Jay15
11 months ago
B is correct
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Lynxy
6 months, 2 weeks ago
No, it is not.
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SailuP
11 months, 1 week ago
A is correct
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OksanaRa
1 year ago
There was not a single similar question on the exam
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bhuppii
1 year, 1 month ago
A is correct
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