ASTQB Exam - Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following is a generic tool that would be useful for a mobile application testing project?

AA Simulator

BAn emulator

CA defect tracking system

DA performance testing tool

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Suggested Answer: C

C is correct. This is a generic testing tool that would still be useful in a mobile application project. A and B are specific tools that would be designed for use for the specific project. D might work but most generic performance testing tools don't work well for mobile applications because of their inability to work with simulators and provide the variability in network connections.

by Dewitt at Mar 04, 2026, 12:22 PM

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Kathryn

1 day ago

I think a simulator is more useful.

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Zack

6 days ago

Definitely an emulator!

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Owen

11 days ago

Performance testing tools seem important, but I wonder if they are considered generic compared to simulators or emulators.

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Caitlin

17 days ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think a defect tracking system is essential, but it might not be considered a generic tool for testing specifically.

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Roslyn

22 days ago

I feel like emulators are more commonly referenced in practice questions, but I can't recall if they fit the definition of a generic tool.

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Irma

27 days ago

I think I remember that simulators are often used for mobile app testing, but I'm not entirely sure if they qualify as a "generic tool."

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