ISTQB Experience-Based Testing Techniques 3

Question 1

A tester uses knowledge of common SQL injection patterns to design tests for a login form. Which experience-based technique is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Error guessing

Answer

Applying knowledge of known vulnerability patterns to predict and test for specific defect types is classic error guessing.

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of pairing an experienced tester with a domain expert during exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

It combines testing knowledge with domain insight to improve defect detection

Answer

Pairing leverages complementary skills — testing technique knowledge and domain expertise — to find more and deeper defects.

Question 3

In ISTQB terminology, which statement about exploratory testing is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Test design, execution, and learning happen simultaneously during the session

Answer

Exploratory testing is defined by the simultaneous design, execution, and learning cycle within a session.

Question 4

A checklist used for testing a web form includes items like 'verify field accepts max characters' and 'verify required fields show error when empty.' This checklist is MOST likely derived from:

Accepted Answer

Prior experience with similar forms and common UI defect patterns

Answer

Checklist items for common UI patterns typically come from accumulated experience testing similar components.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios represents the BEST use of error guessing?

Accepted Answer

An experienced tester targeting areas where similar projects previously had defects

Answer

Error guessing is most effective when a tester uses experience from similar past projects to target likely defect areas.

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ISTQB Experience-Based Testing Techniques 3