QA Fundamentals · Junior · Question 8 of 75
Why is early testing ('shift left') valuable?
- 1Testers can then skip testing the finished product
- 2Early testing removes the need for code reviews
- 3Defects found early in requirements are cheaper to fix
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Correct answer: Defects found early in requirements are cheaper to fix
Explanation
A mistake caught while reviewing a requirement costs a conversation. The same mistake found after release can mean a hotfix, data repair and unhappy users.