Objective: Experience-Based Approaches for Acceptance Testing CT-ACT Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   An acceptance test team is preparing to test a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. They have a limited number of scripted tests covering core functionality. To ensure they do not miss critical areas, they decide to use a checklist-based approach. What is the primary benefit of using a checklist derived from experience in this context?

   • AIt guarantees that all possible defects will be found, eliminating the need for other testing techniques.
   • BIt replaces the need for test documentation, as checklists serve as the only record of testing.
   • CIt provides a structured way to ensure key areas are covered, especially when time is limited and scripted tests are incomplete.
   • DIt automates the execution of tests, reducing the need for manual testing effort.
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2. 27expert · hard

   A test team is conducting exploratory testing on a new customer support system. During a session, a tester discovers that the system crashes when a user enters a very long string in the search field. The tester has limited time left in the session. What is the most appropriate action for the tester to take?

   • AStop testing and report the crash immediately to the development team, as it is a critical defect.
   • BExplore related inputs, such as special characters, empty strings, and extremely long strings, to determine the extent of the issue.
   • CAdd a test case to the scripted suite to cover long strings, then run the scripted tests.
   • DImmediately document the crash and move on to other areas, as the session time is limited.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   How does a tester's intuition contribute to acceptance testing?

   • AIt eliminates the need for analyzing requirements
   • BIt helps the tester identify high-risk areas and potential defects based on past experiences
   • CIt guarantees that all defects will be found
   • DIt replaces the need for documented test cases
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5. 29foundation · easy

   In acceptance testing, why is experience-based testing often used in addition to scripted tests?

   • ATo ensure that every acceptance criterion has a corresponding automated test
   • BTo provide a formal record of all test steps for audit purposes
   • CTo explore the system in a flexible way and discover issues that scripted tests might overlook
   • DTo reduce the need for testers to understand the business domain
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of exploratory testing in acceptance testing?

   • ATest design and execution are performed simultaneously, with tests evolving based on findings
   • BIt relies exclusively on automated test scripts
   • CIt is only applicable to unit testing, not acceptance testing
   • DTest cases are fully documented before execution
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