Tester MIndset Flashcards
What is the role of a Quality Assurance Engineer?
To identify [redacted] and [redacted] for improvement. Mnemonic is WSIP-RT.
To identify weak spots in products and report them for improvement.
What mindset is required for successful testing?
Thinking [redacted], being [redacted], and thinking [redacted] during the testing process. Mnemonic is D-C-TOTB
Thinking destructively, being creative, and thinking outside the box during the testing process
Why are developers generally less effective in testing their own code?
Due to their solution-oriented mindset and familiarity with the system
What perspective should testers adopt when testing software?
Adopt the perspective of [redacted] and focus on scenarios that mimic [redacted] rather than deeply understanding the system. Mnemonic is EU-RWU.
Adopt the perspective of end users and focus on scenarios that mimic real-world usage rather than deeply understanding the system
What is the main focus of Agile testing?
[redacted] throughout the SDLC and involves the entire team in [redacted]. Mnemonic is PD-EQ.
Preventing defects throughout the SDLC and involves the entire team in ensuring quality
Is testing an innate skill or does it require pratice and experience?
Testing requires practice and experience to be done effectively and is not an innate skill
What does inverted thinking involve in software testing?
Assumes that the software is [redacted] and searching for [redacted] to support this assumption. Mnemonic is F-E.
Assumes that the software is flawed and searching for evidence to support this assumption
How does empathy contribute to effective testing?
Empathy allows testers to understand [redacted] and predict [redacted], leading to more comprehensive testing. Mnemonic is UE-PI.
Empathy allows testers to understand user experiences and predict potential issues, leading to more comprehensive testing
What does challenging assumptions entail in testing?
Challenging assumptions involves evaluating assumptions to determine if they guide testing effectively or lead to missed defects
Why is testing considered non-linear and exploratory?
Testing involves critical thinking, creativity, and intuition, and often requires exploring the software without a predetermined set of actions.
What role does human behavior play in software testing?
It influences software development processes and can impact the occurence of defects in the final product
How does cognitive biases affect software testing?
Cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, can influence testing activities and lead to overlooking critical defects
What is the importance of recognizing cognitive biases?
Recognizing cognitive biases helps testers make more objecive decisions and identify defects more effectively
What is the significance of intuitive thinking in testing?
It allows testers to adapat to changing testing conditions and explore software in a dynamic and effective manner
What should testers focus on both the software product and the development process?
Understanding the software development process helps testers identify potential soruces of defects and improve overall quality
QA Engineers aim to find weak spots in products and report them for improvement.
True or False question
True
A testing mindset involves thinking destructively and being creative during the testing process
True or False question
True
Developers are generally more effecitve in testing their own code compared to dedicated testers
True or False question
False
Testers need to deeply understand how the system works to effectively test it
False
Agile testing focuses solely on finding bugs rather than preventing them
False
Testing requires practice and experience but is not an innate skill
True
Inverted thinking in testing involves assuming that software works perfectl and finding evidence to support this assumption
False
Great testers often use empathy to understand user experiences and predicut potential issues
True
Challenging assumptions in testing invovles rejecting all assumptions without careful evaluation
False
Testing is a predicatable, deterministic activity that follow a set of predefined steps
False
Testing requires intuitive thinking and often involves exploratory behavior
True
Defects in software are solely the result of developer error rather than process issues
False
Human behavior, including cognitive biases, has no impact on software development
False
Testers should focus solely on the final software product and not on the process of software development
False
Cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, have no relevance in software testing
False
