Experience-Based Testing in Agile CT-ATT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A team has been conducting exploratory testing sessions each sprint. The product owner is concerned that the testing is not providing enough coverage and that defects are still being found in production. The team has session reports, but they are not sure how to use them to improve. What should the team do to evaluate and improve their experience-based testing?

   • AIncrease the time-box for exploratory testing sessions to allow for more thorough exploration.
   • BReplace exploratory testing with more scripted tests to ensure systematic coverage.
   • CAnalyze session reports to identify coverage gaps and recurring defect patterns, then adjust future charters to target those areas.
   • DAsk the product owner to define more detailed acceptance criteria for each user story.
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2. 17application · medium

   A team is about to start a two-week sprint. The product owner has expressed concern about a legacy module that has been modified in this sprint. The team wants to spend a few hours exploring the module for defects, but they are worried about losing focus. Which approach best aligns with agile principles?

   • ACreate a detailed test plan for the module, including all possible test cases, and execute them in the last two days of the sprint.
   • BSkip exploratory testing and rely solely on the existing regression test suite to catch any defects in the modified module.
   • CConduct a time-boxed exploratory testing session with a clear charter focused on the modified module, and document findings in a session report.
   • DAsk the most experienced tester to spend the entire sprint exploring the module without a predefined plan, reporting findings at the sprint review.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   How does experience-based testing complement other test techniques in agile?

   • AIt adds an exploratory, knowledge-driven layer that can uncover unexpected issues and risks not covered by scripted tests.
   • BIt automates the execution of test cases, reducing the need for manual testing.
   • CIt focuses on testing the system's performance under load, which other techniques ignore.
   • DIt provides a structured way to derive test cases from requirements, ensuring traceability.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   What is pair testing?

   • ATwo testers testing the same feature independently and comparing results later.
   • BA tester and a developer writing automated tests together.
   • CTwo testers working together on the same testing activity, sharing ideas and observations.
   • DA tester testing the system on two different devices at the same time.
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6. 20application · medium

   After a series of exploratory testing sessions, a tester has found several defects and identified areas of the application that were not covered. The team needs to communicate these results to stakeholders. What is the most effective way to report the outcomes?

   • AVerbally summarize the findings in the daily stand-up and answer any questions from stakeholders.
   • BSend an email to stakeholders listing only the defects found, without mentioning coverage or risks.
   • CCreate a detailed test plan that documents all the test cases that were executed during the exploratory sessions.
   • DPresent a session report that includes the charter, time-box, areas explored, defects found, and coverage gaps.
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