ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 5

Testing can be seen as a destructive activity. Which of the following generic skills will help a tester overcome this barrier?

Answer options

• A. Analytical thinking
• B. Communicating with empathy
• C. Curiosity
• D. Tool knowledge

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Communicating with empathy is crucial for testers as it allows them to understand stakeholders' concerns and convey the importance of testing in a constructive manner. While analytical thinking, curiosity, and tool knowledge are valuable skills, they do not directly address the interpersonal aspect of mitigating the perception of testing as a destructive activity.