Exposure to Exploratory Testing - QAI

Abstract
• Exploratory Testing (ET), useful for discovering new information can be defined as learning simultaneously while planning
and execution.
• Exploratory Testing is not a testing technique, but it is the thought that can be applied on any technique. This type of testing
is performed under strict timelines with minimal resource usage. It requires highly skillful and experienced testers with good
working knowledge on the domain and technology.
• Test Case Based (TCB) is a script-based approach focusing on a predefined test case design technique.
• In exploratory testing, a skilled tester will cover all the related aspects of any ad-hoc changes/requirements.
• ET helps a No/Ad-hoc requirement project where an Exploratory Tester can add his thought to the requirement if beneficiary
to the Project. It also benefits the short term and fixed bid projects.
• Thus in short, with minimum time and effort, tester can maximize the ability to find more critical defects in an efficient way.
• In this paper we will discuss and suggest strategies using ET to overcome the challenges/hindrances faced in TCB and non-
Requirement based project.
• Test Managers, Test Leads and BAs will benefit from this paper.
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