Manual and Exploratory Testing CT-QDO Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a primary purpose of performing manual exploratory testing in a DevOps context?

   • ATo discover unexpected defects and learn about the system while designing and executing tests in real time
   • BTo measure the percentage of code covered by automated tests
   • CTo replace automated regression tests with human intuition
   • DTo verify that all code changes meet the acceptance criteria defined in the user story
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is the primary role of a tester when performing exploratory testing within a CI/CD pipeline?

   • ATo approve or reject code merges based on test results
   • BTo ensure the CI/CD pipeline infrastructure is running smoothly
   • CTo provide rapid feedback on product quality and risks based on real-time exploration
   • DTo write and maintain the automated test scripts
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4. 3application · easy

   A tester is asked to quickly check if the main functionality of a newly deployed build is working. The tester performs a few basic operations to see if the application starts and responds. What type of testing is being performed?

   • AUsability testing
   • BAd-hoc testing
   • CSmoke testing
   • DExploratory testing
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5. 4application · easy

   A tester is asked to evaluate a new mobile banking app. The tester has no predefined test cases and is encouraged to explore the app freely, using their domain knowledge and intuition to find defects. The tester documents findings as they go. What type of testing is being performed?

   • AAd-hoc testing
   • BRegression testing
   • CUsability testing
   • DExploratory testing
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6. 5expert · hard

   A team is transitioning to a DevOps model. They have automated their regression tests, but they are concerned about missing defects in new features. They have a limited number of testers. What is the best strategy to leverage manual testing in this context?

   • AUse manual testing to re-run all automated regression tests to ensure accuracy.
   • BFocus manual testing efforts on exploratory testing of new features and complex workflows.
   • CEliminate manual testing entirely and rely on automated tests.
   • DUse manual testing only for usability testing of the final product before release.
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