Assume You Have Some Data Related to Confirmation Testing During

question 54

Multiple Choice

Assume you have some data related to confirmation testing during system testing of a past project. In that project 240 bug reports have been opened once, 80 were opened twice, 10 were opened three times and no bug reports have been opened more than three times. You estimate that a bug report, which has failed its confirmation test, costs, on average, 3 person-hours. Which of the following statements correctly describe the value of these confirmatory testing activities based on cost of quality?

• A) 300 person-hours have been spent on the project during the system testing phase, because of the failed confirmation tests and this cost belongs to the costs of internal failure.
• B) 340 person-hours have been spent on the project during the system testing phase, because of the failed confirmation tests and this cost belongs to the costs of external failure.
• C) 340 person-hours have been spent on the project during the system testing phase, because of the failed confirmation tests and this cost belongs to the costs of internal failure.
• D) 300 person-hours have been spent on the project during the system testing phase, because of the failed confirmation tests and this cost belongs to the costs of detection.

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Definitions:

Levator Scapulae

A muscle in the shoulder region that functions to elevate the scapula (shoulder blade).

Serratus Anterior

The serratus anterior is a muscle on the side of the chest that helps in the upward movement of the arm and plays a crucial role in the movement of the scapula.

Rhomboideus Major

A muscle in the upper back that helps with the movement of the shoulder blade.

Subclavius

The Subclavius is a small muscle located beneath the clavicle, playing a role in stabilizing the clavicle.