CTAL-ATT-700 practice question 10 of 15

The F in the mnemonic FIRST stands for Fast Which option correctly states the meanings of the other four letters (IRST)? SELECT ONE OPTION

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Answer options

A: isolated, Reliable. Self-Verifying, Timely.

B: Independent, Reliable, Self-Validating, Timely

C: independent. Repeatable, Self-Verifying, Thorough.

D: Isolated. Repeatable. Self-Validating, Thorough. Correct answer

Correct Answer:

D. Isolated. Repeatable. Self-Validating, Thorough.

Explanation

The mnemonic FIRST is used to describe good unit tests in Agile software development. Each letter stands for a quality that the tests should possess: F - Fast: Tests should run quickly. I - Isolated: Tests should not depend on each other. R - Repeatable: Tests should yield the same results every time. S - Self-Validating: Tests should have a boolean output (pass or fail). T - Thorough: Tests should cover every part of the code.
Option D correctly states the meanings of the letters IRST in the context of the FIRST mnemonic.
Reference: = The ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester documents outline the importance of the FIRST principles in creating effective unit tests within Agile projects. These principles ensure that the tests are reliable and can be used in continuous integration and deployment processes12.

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