In software testing, what is the purpose of regression testing ?

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In software testing, what is the purpose of regression testing ?

Answer: B. Verify that changes haven't broken existing functionality — Regression testing ensures that recent code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.

  1. A.

    Test new features only

  2. B.

    Verify that changes haven't broken existing functionality

  3. C.

    Test system performance

  4. D.

    Validate user requirements

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Correct answer: B

Regression testing ensures that recent code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.

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