Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Root Cause Analysis – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A technique used to identify the causes of defects.
In simple words
A structured investigation (5 Whys, fishbone) to find why a defect was introduced.
Exam tip
RCA feeds process improvement — not just about fixing one bug but preventing many.
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