Exploratory Testing CTAL-AT Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31application · medium

   After an exploratory testing session, a tester needs to report the results to the product owner. What is the most effective way to communicate the findings?

   • AOnly report the defects found, without any context about the session.
   • BWait until the end of the sprint to report all findings at once.
   • CProvide a detailed list of every action taken during the session.
   • DProvide a session summary that includes the charter, key findings, defects, and areas of risk.
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2. 32foundation · easy

   What is a key element of an effective exploratory testing session summary?

   • AA recommendation to stop testing
   • BA description of the areas explored and the key findings
   • CA detailed list of all test steps executed
   • DA list of all defects found in the entire project
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4. 33application · medium

   In a daily stand-up, a tester mentions they spent the morning 'poking around' the new search feature without a clear plan. The Scrum Master wants to ensure testing efforts are structured and aligned with sprint goals. What should the tester do next?

   • AContinue with the same unstructured approach since it is exploratory testing.
   • BCreate a test charter that defines the mission, scope, and focus, then conduct a time-boxed session and debrief.
   • CAsk the product owner to write detailed test cases for the feature.
   • DStop exploratory testing and only use scripted tests to ensure structure.
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5. 34expert · hard

   A team is using session-based testing, but the debriefing sessions are taking too long and stakeholders are losing interest. What is the best way to improve the debriefing process?

   • AEliminate the debriefing and rely on written reports.
   • BConduct the debriefing only at the end of the sprint.
   • CShorten the debriefing by focusing only on the most important findings and action items.
   • DHave the tester present a detailed log of all actions taken during the session.
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6. 35expert · hard

   A tester is exploring a system and finds a defect that is not covered by any specification. The tester is unsure whether it is a real defect. Which oracle should they use to decide?

   • AThe history oracle, comparing with how the system behaved in the past.
   • BThe intuition oracle, relying on the tester's gut feeling.
   • CThe consistency oracle, comparing the behavior with similar features in the system.
   • DThe specification oracle, since it is the only valid source of expected behavior.
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