FC0-U71 Software Development Concepts Practice Question
A team is testing a software application after a bug fix. They want to ensure that the fix did not introduce new bugs in previously working functionality. Which type of testing should they perform?
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Regression testing
Regression testing verifies that recent changes have not adversely affected existing features.
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Regression testing
Why this is correct
Regression testing is designed to catch new bugs in existing functionality after changes.
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User acceptance testing
Why it's wrong here
UAT validates against user requirements, not regression detection.
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Integration testing
Why it's wrong here
Integration testing checks interactions between components, but not specifically for regressions.
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Unit testing
Why it's wrong here
Unit testing focuses on individual components, not overall system behavior after changes.
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