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What is the main idea behind Error guessing in software testing?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Testing Fundamentals - Functional Testing Techniques
What is the main idea behind Error guessing in software testing?
AUsing formal test cases only
BWriting automated tests for every function
CGuessing where errors might occur based on experience
DIgnoring past bugs and testing randomly
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the concept of error guessing

    Error guessing is a technique where testers use their experience to predict where bugs might be.

  2. Step 2: Compare options with the concept

    Only Guessing where errors might occur based on experience matches the idea of using experience to guess errors, others describe different testing methods.

  3. Final Answer:

    Guessing where errors might occur based on experience -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Error guessing = Experience-based bug prediction [OK]
Quick Trick: Error guessing is about experience, not formal rules [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing error guessing with automated testing
  • Thinking error guessing ignores tester knowledge
  • Believing error guessing is random testing

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