ISTQB Exam ATM Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

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Question #: 22
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following statements best describes an appropriate approach for managing exploratory testing?

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ADefine very detailed mission statements, which allow testing work to be broken into sessions of up to 10 minutes duration in which testing is guided by these mission statements

BBreak the testing work in 30 to 120 minutes sessions and use properly defined mission statements consisting of two or three sentences to guide testing during these sessions

CDefine very generic charters to drive exploratory testing sessions of 2 days where testers are completely free to decide what to test

DExploratory testing should not be managed because such testing is inherently unmanageable and not measurable

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Suggested Answer: C

by Haydee at Dec 29, 2022, 06:19 PM

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Ming

1 months ago

Option A feels a bit too micromanaged for my taste. I want my exploratory testers to have room to explore, not be in a 10-minute straightjacket.

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Kristofer

14 days ago

User 2: I think option B strikes a good balance between guidance and freedom.

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Oretha

20 days ago

User 1: I agree, option A seems too restrictive.

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Lauran

26 days ago

User 1: I agree, option A does seem too restrictive.

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Avery

1 months ago

Whoa, Option C is like letting a toddler loose in a candy store! Exploratory testing needs some guardrails, folks. Option B is the way to go.

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Regenia

1 months ago

Option D is a bold choice! While I respect the sentiment, I think a little structure can actually enhance the value of exploratory testing. I'm sticking with Option B.

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Lizbeth

13 days ago

True, having sessions with clear guidance can make exploratory testing more efficient.

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Jame

27 days ago

I think having properly defined mission statements can guide the testing process effectively.

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Gayla

1 months ago

I agree, some structure can definitely help in exploratory testing.

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Lili

2 months ago

I'm going with Option B as well. Exploratory testing needs a balance of direction and flexibility, and this option strikes that balance nicely.

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Chanel

27 days ago

User 2: I agree, having properly defined mission statements for 30 to 120 minute sessions sounds like a good approach.

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Daniela

1 months ago

User 1: I think Option B is the way to go for managing exploratory testing.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

Option B seems the most reasonable approach. Defined mission statements and sessions of 30-120 minutes allow for structure and guidance, while still leaving room for exploration.

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