Exploratory Testing Session-Based Test Management 3

Question 1

What distinguishes an 'opportunity' from a 'bug' in an SBTM session sheet?

Accepted Answer

An opportunity is a potential improvement or enhancement rather than a defect

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An opportunity is a bug that has already been fixed in a later build

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An opportunity is a test case that was not executed during the session

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An opportunity refers to a security vulnerability found during testing

Question 2

What is the role of the 'test lead' in SBTM?

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To review session sheets, conduct debriefs, and ensure charters align with testing goals

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To write all the test charters before sessions begin

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To execute test sessions personally and file all bugs

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To coordinate with developers to fix bugs found during sessions

Question 3

Why is SBTM particularly valuable in agile development environments?

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It provides flexibility and rapid feedback without the overhead of maintaining detailed scripted test cases

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It eliminates the need for any form of test documentation

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It guarantees 100% feature coverage within each sprint

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It replaces continuous integration pipelines with manual testing

Question 4

What does 'session setup' time in an SBTM session sheet typically include?

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Installing builds, configuring test data, and reviewing the charter before testing begins

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Writing the test charter and assigning it to a tester

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Documenting bugs found during the prior session

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Attending a sprint planning meeting

Question 5

How many sessions are typically needed to consider a feature adequately explored in SBTM?

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It depends on feature complexity and risk, but multiple sessions targeting different aspects are usually needed

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Exactly one session per feature is the SBTM standard

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At least ten sessions regardless of feature size

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Two sessions — one for happy path and one for negative testing

Question 6

In SBTM, what is the purpose of a 'coverage outline'?

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To define the areas, features, or risks that charters should target to ensure thorough exploration

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To list every scripted test case that must be run during the sprint

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To map code modules to the testers responsible for them

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To document the testing tools and automation frameworks used in the project