CAST Agile and Iterative Testing 3

Question 1

What is a key challenge when testing in short Agile sprints of one to two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Balancing the execution of new feature tests with maintaining the regression suite within a compressed timeframe

Answer

Short sprints require testers to write, execute, and automate new tests while keeping the regression suite manageable—all within the same iteration.

Question 2

How does Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) relate to Agile testing?

Accepted Answer

BDD uses a ubiquitous language (e.g., Given-When-Then) to express acceptance criteria as executable tests understood by all stakeholders

Answer

BDD uses a structured natural-language format like Given-When-Then to write executable specifications that bridge communication between business and technical team members.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of a 'sprint review' from a quality assurance perspective?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate completed, tested features to stakeholders and gather feedback

Answer

The sprint review allows the team to present tested, working increments to stakeholders, whose feedback directly informs quality expectations for future sprints.

Question 4

In Agile, what does 'shifting left' mean in the context of testing?

Accepted Answer

Moving testing activities earlier in the development lifecycle to find defects sooner

Answer

Shifting left means moving testing earlier—toward requirements and design phases—so defects are found when they are cheapest to fix.

Question 5

What is a 'test charter' in the context of session-based exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

A brief mission statement that defines the scope and focus of an exploratory test session

Answer

A test charter provides a tester with a focused mission (area to explore and goals to achieve) during a time-boxed exploratory testing session.

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