Which of the following options BEST explains the pesticide paradox principle of testing?
A. If we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we’ll stop finding defects.
B. Repeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free.
C. Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules.
D. Testing, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug/defect removal activity.
Answer:C
Which of the following options BEST explains the pesticide paradox principle of testing?
A. If we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we’ll stop finding defects. B. Repeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free. C. Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules. D. Testing, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug/defect removal activity.