ISTQB Experience-Based Testing Techniques 4

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered an experience-based testing technique according to ISTQB?

Accepted Answer

Equivalence partitioning

Answer

Equivalence partitioning is a specification-based (black-box) technique, not an experience-based one.

Question 2

A tester creates a checklist based on regulatory compliance requirements for a medical device. What type of checklist is this?

Accepted Answer

A domain-specific compliance checklist

Answer

Checklists derived from regulatory or domain requirements target domain-specific compliance risks.

Question 3

Why is exploratory testing especially valuable early in a project when requirements are incomplete?

Accepted Answer

It allows testers to learn the system and uncover risks without waiting for full documentation

Answer

Exploratory testing's flexibility makes it ideal when documentation is sparse, as testers can learn and test simultaneously.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

Applying a known defect category to predict failure points

Answer

The tester is applying knowledge that null inputs are a common failure category to predict and find defects.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a 'debrief' at the end of an exploratory testing session?

Accepted Answer

To review what was tested, what was found, and what remains to be explored

Answer

Debriefs consolidate learning from the session, log findings, and identify gaps for future exploration.

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ISTQB Experience-Based Testing Techniques 4