ATA: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst

Ken, an entrepreneur based in Leeds, considers the quality of tea available locally so poor that he decides to investigate superior teas from around the world. He plans to market, sell, and distribute these superior teas through the web. His market strategy is to provide superior products on a well-designed website with graphics that load quickly, high availability, superior usability, and fast response times.

The website will provide:

• An innovative interactive catalogue of teas that not only lets customers purchase products, but also lets them give feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock purchasing levels).
• The ability for customers to use secure credit-card transactions.
• The ability for customers to provide general feedback.

Ken chooses an iterative model for developing the prototypes. The team comprises three developers experienced in web development. Although Ken has no technical skillset, he is concerned about quality. He does not consider extensive documentation necessary and wants the website completed quickly.

The test basis includes:

• Storyboards that show the information flow and page links throughout the site.
• HTML pages developed so far.
• A statement of non-functional requirements.

As the strategy takes shape, Ken requests your advice on the particular testing techniques that should be used to complete the required testing, considering both the nature of the application and Ken's overall objectives.

Assume that exploratory testing was selected as the main test technique in the scenario above. You have now been assigned to specify, execute, and record the exploratory test sessions.

Select TWO of the options below that define what you would typically use to specify, execute, and record the sessions.