QA Fundamentals · Junior · Question 33 of 75

What is retesting (confirmation testing)?

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Correct answer: Running the failed test again to check that a fix works

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Retesting confirms one specific defect is fixed. Regression testing is broader: it checks that the change didn't break anything else.

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