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What is the main goal of risk-based testing in software testing?

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Testing Fundamentals - Testing Models and Approaches
What is the main goal of risk-based testing in software testing?
ATo avoid testing parts that are easy to test
BTo test all parts of the software equally
CTo focus testing on the most important and risky parts first
DTo test only the user interface
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of risk-based testing

    Risk-based testing aims to prioritize testing efforts on areas with the highest risk to save time and improve effectiveness.
  2. Step 2: Compare options with this purpose

    To focus testing on the most important and risky parts first matches this goal by focusing on important and risky parts first, while others do not.
  3. Final Answer:

    To focus testing on the most important and risky parts first -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Risk-based testing = Focus on risky parts first [OK]
Quick Trick: Risk-based testing targets risky parts first [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking all parts are tested equally
  • Believing risk-based testing ignores important parts
  • Confusing risk-based testing with UI-only testing

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