1.5.1 Generoc Skills Required for Testing

Question 1

Testing knowledge

Answer 1

(to increase testing effectiveness, e.g. by using test techniques)

Question 2

Thoroughness, carefulness, curiosity …

Answer 2

attention to details, being methodical (to identify defects, especially the ones that are difficult to find)

Question 3

Good communication skills, active listening …

Answer 3

being a team player (to interact effectively with all stakeholders, to convey information to others, to be understood, and to report and discuss defects)

Question 4

Analytical thinking, critical thinking …

Answer 4

creativity (to increase testing effectiveness)

Question 5

Technical knowledge

Answer 5

(to increase testing efficiency, e.g. by using appropriate test tools)

Question 6

Domain knowledge

Answer 6

(to be able to understand and to communicate with end users/business representatives)

Question 7

Communicating test results may be perceived…

To improve this view, information …

Answer 7

as criticism of the product and of its author.

about defects and failures should be communicated in a constructive way.