Exploratory Testing Exploratory Testing MCQ 2

Question 1

What is a 'test charter' in exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

A brief statement defining the scope and goal of an exploration session

Answer

A test charter is a short directive that defines what to explore, how to explore it, and what information to gather during a time-boxed session.

Question 2

Which technique involves drawing diagrams to map out the structure and relationships of a system under test?

Accepted Answer

Mind mapping

Answer

Mind mapping visually organizes ideas and system relationships, helping testers identify coverage areas during exploratory testing.

Question 3

During a session-based test management (SBTM) debrief, what is primarily reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Session sheets, bugs found, and coverage achieved

Answer

SBTM debriefs examine the session sheet to assess what was tested, what bugs were found, and what areas still need coverage.

Question 4

What does the 'E' in the SBTM metric 'B/T/E' represent?

Accepted Answer

Everything else (setup, learning, obstacles)

Answer

In the B/T/E breakdown, 'E' captures time spent on everything other than testing and bug investigation, such as setup, tool issues, or getting oriented.

Question 5

Which heuristic framework uses the mnemonic 'HICCUPPS' to guide exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

The Rapid Software Testing (RST) framework

Answer

HICCUPPS (History, Image, Claims, Comparable products, User expectations, Product, Purpose, Standards) is a consistency oracle heuristic from the Rapid Software Testing framework.

Exploratory Testing Practice Test

Exploratory Testing Practice Test

Exploratory Testing Exploratory Testing MCQ 2