ISTQB Experience-Based Testing Techniques 2

Question 1

In exploratory testing, what is a 'test charter'?

Accepted Answer

A mission statement defining the scope and goals of an exploration session

Answer

A test charter defines the purpose, scope, and target of an exploratory testing session, guiding the tester's exploration.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'checklist-based testing'?

Accepted Answer

Testing guided by a list of items to verify derived from experience or requirements

Answer

Checklist-based testing uses experience-derived lists of conditions or items to ensure coverage of important areas.

Question 3

A tester with years of experience in a banking application is asked to test a new payment module without a formal test plan. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Experience-based testing leveraging domain knowledge

Answer

Using accumulated domain knowledge and intuition to design and execute tests without formal scripts exemplifies experience-based testing.

Question 4

In a time-boxed exploratory testing session, what should the tester do when the session ends?

Accepted Answer

Debrief by reviewing notes, logging defects, and reporting session results

Answer

After a time-boxed session, debriefing consolidates notes, ensures defects are logged, and captures insights for future sessions.

Question 5

Which factor most distinguishes error guessing from random testing?

Accepted Answer

Error guessing relies on tester knowledge to predict likely defects, while random testing has no such basis

Answer

Error guessing leverages the tester's experience and knowledge to identify where defects are most likely, unlike random testing which has no predictive basis.

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB Experience-Based Testing Techniques 2