Experience-Based Testing Techniques Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT considered an experience-based testing technique according to ISTQB?
Answer: Equivalence partitioning
Equivalence partitioning is a specification-based (black-box) technique, not an experience-based one.
A tester creates a checklist based on regulatory compliance requirements for a medical device. What type of checklist is this?
Answer: A domain-specific compliance checklist
Checklists derived from regulatory or domain requirements target domain-specific compliance risks.
Why is exploratory testing especially valuable early in a project when requirements are incomplete?
Answer: It allows testers to learn the system and uncover risks without waiting for full documentation
Exploratory testing's flexibility makes it ideal when documentation is sparse, as testers can learn and test simultaneously.
In error guessing, a tester suspects that the system mishandles null values. The tester submits a null input to every text field. This approach is an example of:
Answer: Applying a known defect category to predict failure points
The tester is applying knowledge that null inputs are a common failure category to predict and find defects.
What is the main purpose of a 'debrief' at the end of an exploratory testing session?
Answer: To review what was tested, what was found, and what remains to be explored
Debriefs consolidate learning from the session, log findings, and identify gaps for future exploration.
A senior tester recommends creating a 'defect taxonomy' to improve error guessing. What is a defect taxonomy?
Answer: A classification of defect types based on past project data and industry experience
A defect taxonomy classifies defect types from experience, helping testers systematically guess where similar defects may appear.
Which statement BEST describes how exploratory testing complements scripted testing?
Answer: Exploratory testing can find defects that scripted tests miss by allowing free investigation beyond defined test cases
Exploratory testing's flexibility allows testers to discover unexpected defects that predefined scripts would not reach.