Regression Statements

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.

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kurtz182  

  • Member Since Nov-2009 | Dec 5th, 2009

I believe the following statements are true about regression testing.

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. 

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srinivasulub1981

  • Nov 25th, 2009
 

HI

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.


I can go for option 5, regression testing by manual testing may not found many issues, it can be effective when it's automated.. 


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kurtz182

  • Dec 5th, 2009
 

I believe the following statements are true about regression testing.

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. 

prateek_pranky

  • May 10th, 2010
 

I will go with following options:-

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.


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preetchana

  • May 12th, 2010
 

According to me, it should be:
3. Regression testing can be run on every build
5. Regression testing when automated, is highly effective in preventing defects.

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