Exam CTFL v4.0 topic 1 question 47 discussion

Actual exam question from ISTQB's CTFL v4.0

Question #: 47
Topic #: 1

An application is subjected to a constant load for an extended period of time as part of a performance test. While running this test, the response time of the application steadily slows down, which results in a requirement not being met. This slowdown is caused by a memory leak where the application code does not properly release some of the dynamically allocated memory when it is no longer needed. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The slowdown is a failure while the memory leak is a defect.
B. The slowdown is a defect while the memory leak is an error.
C. The slowdown is an error, the memory leak is a defect.
D. The slowdown is a defect; the memory leak is a failure.

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by cb56e21 at May 21, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

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cb56e21

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Selected Answer: U

Si se ejecuta un defecto en el código, el sistema puede no hacer lo que debería hacer, o hacer algo que no debería, causando una falla. ISTQB CTFL Syllabus v4.0 Por lo tanto, podemos llegar a la conclusión que la ralentización es una falla que fue producida por el defecto de la pérdida de memoria, y es un defecto porque el código no libera correctamente el uso de memoria. Respuesta correcta: A

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