Discuss ISTQB ISTQB-CTFL Exam Topic 4 Question 55

Which of the following statements correctly describes error guessing?

AError guessing is a testing technique that uses the experience and knowledge of testers to create test cases that may reveal suspected defects.

BError guessing is a testing technique in which test cases are created to exercise the items in a checklist.

CError guessing is a testing technique in which the testers dynamically create test cases based on their knowledge, exploration of the test item and the results of previous tests.

DError guessing is a testing technique in which the tester creates test cases based on the analysis of the specified behavior of the test object without knowing its internal structure.

Suggested Answer: A

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26 comments · newest first

Jerry 1 month ago

C captures the essence of error guessing well. It’s about exploration!

Karl 1 month ago

D is interesting, but I lean towards A.

Kanisha 2 months ago

I agree, but C sounds right too. It’s more dynamic.

Rosina 2 months ago

I think A is correct. It’s all about using our experience.

Clemencia 2 months ago

I’m leaning towards A as well. Experience is key in guessing errors.

Rosamond 2 months ago

D sounds right too. It focuses on behavior analysis.

Deangelo 2 months ago

I feel C fits best. It’s dynamic and based on exploration.

Leonardo 2 months ago

I think A is correct. It’s all about using experience.

Helaine 3 months ago

I’m leaning towards A as well. Experience is key in error guessing.

Essie 3 months ago

D sounds right too. It focuses on behavior analysis.

Winfred 3 months ago

I prefer C. It emphasizes dynamic test case creation.

Goldie 3 months ago

I think A is correct. It’s all about using experience.

Lorean 3 months ago

I always thought it was just about checking off a list!

Ozell 4 months ago

Wait, so error guessing isn't just random guessing?

Solange 5 months ago

D sounds a bit off to me.

Robt 5 months ago

I think C describes it best.

Eura 5 months ago

A is definitely correct!

Yuki 6 months ago

I always thought it was just about checking off a list!

Shaunna 6 months ago

Wait, so error guessing isn't just random guessing?

Krissy 6 months ago

D sounds a bit off to me.

Lelia 6 months ago

I think C describes it best.

Marci 6 months ago

A is definitely correct!

Haydee 6 months ago

I feel like D could be a contender too, since it talks about analyzing behavior without knowing the internal structure, but I still think A is the most straightforward.

Sheron 7 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought error guessing was more about intuition rather than following a checklist, so I’m not sure about B.

Peggy 7 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think C sounds right because it mentions dynamically creating test cases based on knowledge and previous results.

Carin 7 months ago

I think error guessing is about using our experience to find defects, so I’m leaning towards A. But I’m not completely sure.

ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 4 Question 55 Discussion