Agile emphasizes efficiency and collaboration. If a defect is quickly resolved within the same iteration, documenting it formally may not add value.
Evaluation of Options:
A. Never:
Incorrect. Agile allows flexibility; not all defects require formal reports.
B. If the defect can be fixed in the same iteration in which it was found:
Correct. Aligns with Agile principles of immediacy and adaptability, minimizing overhead (Syllabus section TM-1.2.4).
C. If the defect can be fixed in a later hardening sprint:
Incorrect. Documentation is needed if a defect remains unresolved within the iteration.
D. If the defect must be fixed by another team:
Incorrect. Clear documentation is critical for external team collaboration.
Syllabus Alignment:ISTQB Advanced Test Management highlights Agile principles, including flexibility in defect reporting based on project needs (TM-1.2.4).
[References:, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus​, ]
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