1. Question
Which TWO of the following statements provide the BEST rationale for using exploratory testing?
- a) Testers have not been allocated enough time for test design and test execution
- b) The existing test strategy requires that testers use formal, black-box test techniques
- c) The specification is written in a formal language that can be processed by a tool
- d) Testers are the members of an agile team and have good programming skills
- e) Testers are experienced in the business domain and have good analytical skills
✅ Correct Answers: a) and e)
2. Why Exploratory Testing?
Exploratory Testing is an experience-based test technique that is highly effective when:
- Requirements are incomplete or unclear
- Time is limited
- Formal test design is not possible or not efficient
- Testers have strong domain knowledge and analytical skills
탐색적 테스트(Exploratory Testing)는 다음과 같은 상황에서 특히 효과적입니다:
- 요구사항 문서가 부족함
- 시간이 매우 제한됨
- 정형화된 테스트 설계가 어려운 상황
- 테스터가 도메인 경험과 분석 능력을 갖춘 경우
3. Option Analysis (EN/KR)
a) Testers have not been allocated enough time for test design and test execution
✔ Correct.
Exploratory testing is ideal when time pressure is high and specifications are weak or missing.
시간이 매우 부족하거나 요구사항 문서가 미흡할 때 탐색적 테스트는 매우 유용합니다.
b) The existing test strategy requires the use of formal black-box test techniques
❌ Not correct.
Formal techniques contradict the nature of exploratory testing.
탐색적 테스트는 “정형 기법”과 반대되는 개념입니다.
c) The specification is written in a formal, tool-processable language
❌ Not correct.
Exploratory testing is most useful when specifications are poor, not formal.
명세가 잘 정형화되어 있다면 탐색적 테스트 대신 다른 기법이 적합합니다.
d) Testers have good programming skills as part of an agile team
❌ Not correct.
Programming skills do not influence exploratory testing effectiveness.
프로그래밍 능력은 탐색적 테스트의 주요 성공 요소가 아닙니다.
e) Testers have strong business-domain knowledge and analytical skills
✔ Correct.
Exploratory testing relies on tester experience, domain expertise, analytical thinking, and creativity. These skills greatly improve testing effectiveness.
탐색적 테스트는 테스터의 경험, 도메인 지식, 분석 능력, 창의성에 크게 의존합니다. 따라서 e)는 정답입니다.
4. Summary
- Exploratory Testing is ideal when time is limited
- …and when specifications are incomplete or unclear
- Tester’s domain knowledge and analytical skills improve its effectiveness
- Thus, correct answers: a) and e)
탐색적 테스트는 시간이 없거나 문서가 부족한 상황에서 매우 효과적이며, 테스터의 경험과 도메인 지식이 성공의 핵심입니다. FL-4.4.2
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