Exploratory Testing Session-Based Test Management

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a test session in Session-Based Test Management (SBTM)?

Accepted Answer

To provide an uninterrupted, time-boxed block of focused exploratory testing

Answer

A test session is an uninterrupted, time-boxed block in which a tester performs focused exploratory testing against a specific charter.

Question 2

In SBTM, what does the acronym 'SBTM' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Session-Based Test Management

Answer

SBTM stands for Session-Based Test Management, a framework pioneered by Jonathan and James Bach to track and manage exploratory testing.

Question 3

What is the recommended duration for a typical exploratory testing session?

Accepted Answer

90 to 120 minutes

Answer

A typical exploratory testing session lasts 90 to 120 minutes, long enough for deep focus but short enough to maintain concentration.

Question 4

What are the three parts of a session sheet in SBTM?

Accepted Answer

Charter, time on task breakdown, and data/environment/build notes

Answer

A session sheet captures the charter, a time breakdown (setup/charter/bug investigation/session strategy), and notes on data, environment, and build.

Question 5

What metric in SBTM represents the percentage of session time spent on actual testing versus setup or bug investigation?

Accepted Answer

On-charter percentage

Answer

The on-charter percentage measures how much of the session time was spent executing the charter versus administrative or investigative activities.

Exploratory Testing Practice Test