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Which of the following correctly shows the order of increasing cost to fix bugs?

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Testing Fundamentals - Why Software Testing Matters
Which of the following correctly shows the order of increasing cost to fix bugs?
ARequirements < Design < Coding < Testing < Maintenance
BMaintenance < Testing < Coding < Design < Requirements
CCoding < Requirements < Design < Testing < Maintenance
DTesting < Coding < Design < Requirements < Maintenance
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall typical bug fix cost progression

    Costs increase as bugs are found later: requirements < design < coding < testing < maintenance.

  2. Step 2: Match options with correct order

    Requirements < Design < Coding < Testing < Maintenance matches the correct increasing cost order.

  3. Final Answer:

    Requirements < Design < Coding < Testing < Maintenance -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Cost order = Requirements < Design < Coding < Testing < Maintenance [OK]
Quick Trick: Fix bugs earlier to reduce cost [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Mixing up order of design and coding
  • Thinking maintenance is cheapest
  • Confusing testing and coding order

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