Which statement best describes how you assess release readiness for a product?

• A. Marketing plan is finalized.
• B. Number of testers assigned.
• C. Core features pass, critical defects addressed, performance is acceptable, and risk is manageable.
• D. Color scheme preferences.

Answer: (C)

Release readiness is about whether the product meets a set of quality and risk criteria. The best indicator is when core features pass as intended, critical defects are addressed, performance is within acceptable limits, and risk is manageable. This shows the product is functional, stable, and safe to release, not just conceptually complete.

Finalizing the marketing plan doesn't guarantee the product itself is ready. The number of testers assigned speaks to testing capacity, not whether the product meets release criteria. Color scheme preferences concern UI aesthetics, not readiness.