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📖 What is Exhaustive Testing?

Exhaustive testing is a testing approach in which all possible combinations of inputs and preconditions are tested. According to the principles of testing, exhaustive testing is impossible except for trivial cases.

🥋 Sensei Says:

"Since you can't test everything, you must use risk analysis and prioritization to focus testing efforts. Never select an exam option that suggests exhaustive testing is possible for complex systems."

📚 Certification: Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL-v4.0)

🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Exhaustive Testing?

▸ Risk-based testing
▸ Prioritization
▸ Combinatorial explosion

🎯 How does Exhaustive Testing appear on the CTFL-v4.0 Exam?

A scenario where a stakeholder demands 100% testing of all inputs, and you must explain why it's impossible.

Choosing risk analysis as the solution to impossible exhaustive testing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is exhaustive testing ever possible?

Only in extremely trivial cases with very few variables and inputs.

Since we can't test everything, what should we do?

We should use risk analysis, test techniques, and priorities to focus our testing efforts.

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