ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 69

Which ONE of the following options BEST describes the third test quadrant (3)?

Answer options

• A. This test quadrant contains smoke tests and non-functional tests (except usability tests). These tests are often automated.
• B. This test quadrant is business-facing and criticizes the system. It contains exploratory testing, usability testing, and user acceptance testing.
• C. This test quadrant contains functional tests, examples, user story tests, user experience prototypes, API testing, and simulations. These tests check the acceptance criteria and can be manual or automated.
• D. This test quadrant is technology-facing and supports the team. These tests should be automated and included in the continuous integration (CI) process.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, accurately describes the third test quadrant as it focuses on the business perspective and includes exploratory, usability, and user acceptance testing. Option A incorrectly categorizes the tests, while C misrepresents the types of tests included, and D shifts the focus to technology, which is not the emphasis of the third quadrant.