Question 205 - CTFL-2018 discussion

Testers being involved in reviewing documents as soon as they are approved is not a characteristic of good testing, independent of the development life cycle model.Testers should be involved in reviewing documents as soon as drafts are available, not after they are approved, as this can help to detect defects early, improve communication and collaboration, and reduce rework and costs2states this as follows:

Testers should be involved in reviewing documents such as requirements specifications or user stories as soon as drafts become available in order to provide early feedback on testability aspects such as clarity, consistency, completeness, correctness, unambiguity etc.

Early involvement of testers in reviewing documents can help to prevent defects from being introduced into later phases of development or testing by identifying potential issues or gaps before they become embedded in the system under test.

A, B, and C are characteristics of good testing, independent of the development life cycle model. Each test level having objectives specific for the test level (A) ensures that testing is aligned with the purpose and scope of each level and provides clear criteria for success. Every development activity being matched by a corresponding testing activity (B) ensures that testing is integrated with development and provides continuous feedback on quality and progress. Testers being involved in reviewing documents as soon as drafts are available ensures that testing is performed early and throughout the life cycle and provides input on testability aspects.