ISTQB ATM Question Answer
Which of the following best describes the appraisal costs in the cost of quality'
The cost spent preventing defects from occurring in the first place
The cost for performing dynamic testing
The cost for fixing defects
The cost for lawyers to deal with a lawsuit over a defect
Definition of Appraisal Costs:
Appraisal costs include expenses related to evaluating and testing the product to detect defects before release.
These include costs for dynamic testing, reviews, inspections, and validation activities.
Evaluation of Options:
Arefers to prevention costs, not appraisal.
Bis correct because dynamic testing is an appraisal activity.
Crefers to failure costs (internal/external), not appraisal.
Drelates to legal failure costs.
References and Syllabus Alignment:
Appraisal costs are outlined under "Cost of Quality" in ISTQB syllabus (TM-2.1.1).
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