Which of the following statements contradicts the general principles of testing?

The general principles of testing state that testing can show the presence of defects, but not their absence. Running the same test set more often will not increase the likelihood of finding new defects, unless the system or its environment changes. Therefore, statement A contradicts the general principles of testing. Statement B is true, as testing is context-dependent and should be tailored to the specific situation of a project. Statement C is also true, as early testing can help prevent defects and reduce rework. Statement D is true, as it reflects the Pareto principle or the 80/20 rule, which states that most defects are found in a small subset of a system’s modules.

References: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus 2018, Section 1.2