Exploratory Testing Exploratory Testing Techniques 2

Question 1

What does the 'Back Alley Tour' focus on in exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

Rarely used or obscure features least likely to be tested by others

Answer

The Back Alley Tour targets less-visited features and obscure paths that other testers tend to skip.

Question 2

What is 'bug advocacy' in exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

The practice of clearly communicating bug impact and likelihood to ensure it gets fixed

Answer

Bug advocacy means presenting a bug's impact, context, and frequency convincingly to ensure stakeholders prioritize it appropriately.

Question 3

In exploratory testing, what is 'model-based exploration'?

Accepted Answer

Using a mental or visual model of the system to guide and track testing

Answer

Model-based exploration uses mental models (state diagrams, maps, flowcharts) to guide coverage decisions during testing.

Question 4

What is the primary benefit of using 'mind maps' during exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

They visually organize areas, ideas, and coverage as the session progresses

Answer

Mind maps help testers visually track what has been explored, ideas triggered, and areas still to investigate.

Question 5

What is the 'Fedex Tour' technique?

Accepted Answer

Following data or objects through the system to see how they are delivered or processed

Answer

The Fedex Tour follows objects (data, files, transactions) through the system to verify correct delivery and transformation.

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