In the context of white-box testing, what is the main advantage of decision testing over statement testing?

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AIt executes fewer test cases
BIt ensures all branches or decision outcomes are tested
CIt can be completely automated
DIt does not require code access

✓ Correct answer: B. It ensures all branches or decision outcomes are tested Decision testing ensures that all branches or decision outcomes are tested, which provides better test coverage than statement testing by ensuring that both true and false paths in conditions are executed.

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