8.5. Exploratory Testing in Agile

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is exploratory testing?

   Hint

   Think about the opposite of scripted testing.

2. 2.

   Why is documentation important in exploratory testing?

   Hint

   Consider how teams share information.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of exploratory testing?

   • A. Structured tests
   • B. Flexible exploratory methods
   • C. Automation

   Hint

   Consider what it means to 'explore' in testing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Exploratory testing is only useful at the end of the development cycle.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about Agile principles.

5. 5.

   You are the lead QA on a new product. Your product has just gone into beta testing. Discuss how you would integrate exploratory testing into your QA strategy at this stage.

   Hint

   Consider the role of flexibility in exploring a product nearing launch.

6. 6.

   Explain how exploratory testing can help prevent potential failures in future updates of a software application.

   Hint

   Think about continuous improvement and feedback loops.