Question 280ISTQB CTFL v4.0 Sample Exam A
In many software organizations the test department is called the Quality Assurance (QA) department. Is this sentence correct or not and why?
Answer Options
A.It is correct. Testing and QA mean exactly the same thing
B.It is correct. These names can be used interchangeably because both testing and QA focus their activities on the same quality issues
C.It is not correct. Testing is something more; testing includes all activities with regard to quality. QA focuses on quality-related processes
D.It is not correct. QA is focused on quality-related processes while testing concentrates on demonstrating that a component or system is fit for purpose and to detect defects✓
Correct Answer
D: It is not correct. QA is focused on quality-related processes while testing concentrates on demonstrating that a component or system is fit for purpose and to detect defects