Exploratory Testing Session-Based Test Management 2

Question 1

What is a debrief in the context of SBTM?

Accepted Answer

A meeting where testers review session results with a manager or team lead

Answer

A debrief is a short meeting where the tester reviews their session sheet with a test lead to discuss findings, coverage, and any issues encountered.

Question 2

In SBTM, what is the purpose of tracking 'bugs per session'?

Accepted Answer

To measure tester productivity and identify high-risk areas of the product

Answer

Tracking bugs per session helps gauge tester effectiveness and highlights which areas of the software are most problematic.

Question 3

What should a tester do if they discover an interesting bug outside their current charter during a session?

Accepted Answer

Note it briefly and either file a new charter or return to it after the current session

Answer

A tester should note the off-charter finding without losing session focus, then address it properly in a follow-up charter or after the session ends.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'session time boxing'?

Accepted Answer

Limiting the session to a fixed time to maintain focus and enable consistent reporting

Answer

Time boxing constrains the session duration so testers stay focused and managers can track testing effort consistently across sessions.

Question 5

What is a 'thread' in SBTM terminology?

Accepted Answer

A specific testing activity or line of investigation within a session

Answer

A thread is a distinct line of testing investigation within a session, allowing testers to track multiple concurrent activities without losing focus.

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