ITPEC FE Morning October 2023 Question 52

Source exam: ITPEC FE Morning October 2023Topic: Software Development

ITPEC FE Morning October 2023 — Question 52 of 80

Bug Convergence Curve — identify the graph showing quality stabilization during testing.

A cumulative bug curve that flattens into a plateau (S-shape) indicates quality is becoming stable:

  • Early phase: few bugs found (testers ramping up)
  • Middle phase: bugs discovered at high rate
  • Late phase: curve flattens — most bugs already found

Why not others:
- (a) — curve decreases, which is impossible for a cumulative count

- (b) — exponential growth means bugs keep accelerating — no stabilization

- (c) — linear growth means constant bug discovery rate — testing not converging

Key rule: A flattening cumulative bug curve (S-curve) = quality stabilization. If the curve never flattens, testing is not complete.

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