Discuss ISTQB ATM Exam Topic 1 Question 22

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

Suggested Answer: C

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37 comments · newest first

Golda 11 months ago

I’m surprised people think exploratory testing can’t be managed at all!

Susana 11 months ago

Wait, 2-day sessions? That sounds excessive...

Louis 12 months ago

Option D is just wrong; you can manage exploratory testing!

Raylene 12 months ago

Totally agree, shorter sessions keep focus sharp!

Hailey 12 months ago

I think option B makes the most sense for exploratory testing.

Krystina 1 year ago

I recall a practice question where we debated whether exploratory testing can be managed at all. I wonder if option D is too extreme.

Loreta 1 year ago

I feel like defining very generic charters could lead to chaos. But then again, maybe too much structure isn't ideal either?

Lorita 1 year ago

I think breaking the sessions into 30 to 120 minutes sounds familiar. It seems like a good balance between structure and freedom for testers.

Zana 1 year ago

I remember we discussed that exploratory testing should have some structure, but I'm not sure if the sessions should be as short as 10 minutes.

Rodney 1 year ago

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Emilio 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the IoT telemetry requirements to determine the best partition key.

Marya 1 year ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. We need to identify the specific indicators that would confirm an SAP has been set up on the account.

Ben 1 year ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if it's an instance of WebLogic Server or something else. I'll need to carefully investigate the situation and consider all the options before deciding on the best course of action.

Ming 1 year 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.

Jeffrey 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ming

User 3: Yeah, option C seems like the best approach for allowing testers to truly explore.

Vallie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ming

User 3: Yeah, option C seems like the best approach for allowing testers to truly explore.

Dalene 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ming

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

Kristofer 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ming

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

Oretha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ming

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

Lauran 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ming

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

Avery 1 year 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.

Regenia 1 year 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.

Adelina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

It's important to have a framework in place to make the most out of exploratory testing.

Corrie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

I prefer Option B as well, it provides a good balance of structure and flexibility.

Miss 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

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

Martha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

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

Tamar 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

It's important to strike a balance between freedom and structure in exploratory testing.

Lizbeth 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

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

Jame 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

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

Gayla 1 year ago

↳ replying to Regenia

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

Lili 1 year 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.

Chanel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lili

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

Daniela 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lili

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

Kenneth 1 year 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.

Reuben 1 year ago

But with C, testers have too much freedom and may miss important areas.

Margart 1 year ago

I disagree, I believe C is the most appropriate.

Reuben 2 years ago

I think the best approach is B.

ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion