alleryStart learning →Risk-based testing prioritises test effort by
ALength of source code per module
BLikelihood and impact of failure
CAlphabetical order of feature names
DDate a feature was added to code
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Likelihood and impact of failure
Risk-based testing weights testing intensity by risk (likelihood x impact).
High-risk areas get deeper coverage
low-risk areas may rely on lighter techniques.
It is core to ISTQB Foundation Level.
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