ASTQB Exam - Topic 3 Question 98 Discussion

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Question #: 98
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following types of testing might consider the user's age?

AScenario-based testing

BUse case testing

CUser story testing

DPersona-based testing

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Suggested Answer: D

D is correct. An age class user is a realistic persona to use in testing. A is not correct because it is looking at a scenario rather than the user. B is incorrect for the same reason. C is incorrect because a user story is looking at a small bit of functionality and is concentrating on why the functionality is needed rather than the user.

by Charlene at Oct 27, 2025, 03:56 PM

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Dulce

2 months ago

Definitely D! Understanding users' age helps tailor experiences.

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Rosann

2 months ago

A) Scenario-based testing could work too, but not as much.

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Tatum

2 months ago

Agreed! Personas reflect different age groups.

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Milly

3 months ago

I think it's D) Persona-based testing. Age matters for user personas.

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Brande

3 months ago

Wait, are we really considering age in testing? Seems odd.

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Mona

3 months ago

Agreed, D is the best choice here!

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Thea

3 months ago

I think A) Scenario-based testing could also consider age.

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Refugia

3 months ago

Persona-based testing, because who doesn't love a good user persona?

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Glory

3 months ago

D) Persona-based testing. Gotta know your audience, am I right?

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Marylou

4 months ago

I'm just here for the happy little accidents. Any of these options could work, really.

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Bambi

4 months ago

Persona-based testing is the way to go! Gotta cater to those tech-savvy grandmas.

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Kristofer

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about how personas help tailor experiences based on user characteristics, so I’d go with D.

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Luz

4 months ago

I feel like scenario-based testing could also consider age, but I lean towards persona-based testing being the right answer.

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Leigha

4 months ago

Definitely D) Persona-based testing!

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Ashleigh

4 months ago

D) Persona-based testing is the correct answer. It considers the user's age and other demographic factors.

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Melina

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about user stories focusing on user needs, which could relate to age.

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Yvette

5 months ago

I thought use case testing was more about functionality, not demographics.

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Mary

5 months ago

I think it might be D) Persona-based testing since personas often include demographic details like age.

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Cheryl

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between these testing approaches, but I think persona-based testing is the one that would consider the user's age as part of the user profile.

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Alesia

6 months ago

Persona-based testing, for sure. That's all about understanding different user profiles and how their needs and behaviors might vary based on factors like age.

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Amie

6 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. Scenario-based and use case testing are more about specific user interactions, while persona-based and user story testing are more about user characteristics. I'm leaning towards persona-based for this one.

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Rosenda

6 months ago

Hmm, this seems like it could be a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the differences between these testing types, but I'd guess persona-based testing since that's specifically about user profiles.

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Glenna

6 months ago

I think this question is asking about testing that takes the user's age into account, so I'd focus on the options that mention user characteristics like persona-based testing.

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