Which of the following statements about Regression statements are true?

1—Regression testing must consist of a fixed set of tests to create a base line
2—Regression tests should be used to detect defects in new feature
3—Regression testing can be run on every build
4—Regression testing should be targeted areas of high risk and known code change
5—Regression testing when automated, is highly effective in preventing defects.
Options:
I) 1&3
II)1&5
III)3&4
IV)1,4 & 5
V)2, 3 and 4
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vandana Shekhar

  • Nov 28th, 2007
 

Regression testing is any type of software testing which seeks to uncover regression bugs. 
Regression bugs occur whenever software functionality that previously worked as desired, stops working or no longer works in the same way that was previously planned.

So the according to me

Statement3 and Statement4 are correct.

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logesh

  • Dec 19th, 2007
 

Testing with the intent of determining if bug fixes have been successful and have not created any new problems. Also, this type of testing is done to ensure that no degradation of baseline functionality has occurred.

  So,  the answer will be 2,3 and 4

billyin

  • Jan 2nd, 2008
 

Regression testing is the process of validating modified parts of the software and ensuring that no new errors are introduced into previously tested code.  II) is the best answer.

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jessa abraham

  • Mar 27th, 2008
 

regression test is done on regression bugs..esp when there is a known code change. its a repeated test hence automation is most suitable for this. this is most usefull when done on major functionalities

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niki11

  • Jul 28th, 2008
 

Answer: iii) Options 3 and 4 are correct.

Rationale:
1- Though they are baselined, the tests can be changed.
2- Regression tests are done on the unchanged functionalities, after a new functionality is added or a functionality is changed.
5- Regresesion testing detects defects and DOES not prevent them.

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Pat Woods

  • Apr 16th, 2010
 

Answer 1 is defnitely correct
Answer 2 is definitely wrong - regression does not test new functionality
Answer 3 is correct
Answer 4 is wrong - targeting regression misses the point. Regression is intended to find defects in areas that you did not expect them.
Answer 5 is wrong - testing never prevented a defect - it can only find them.

Correct answer is 1 & 3

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