Tester Frequently Asked Questions

We are building up a list of FAQs and answers. Over the years, we've answered many many questions. we're collating past Q&A and will add them here. If you have a new or novel question - please submit a question here.

Test Axioms and Thinking

What are Test Axioms?

Estimation, Team Ratios

What is the best ratio of testers to developers in an agile team?

Why are our estimates always too low?

Getting the Attention of Managers etc

Is testing last in line?

To-Do List of Questions to be Answered

Assessing Testers

How can we assess testers?
How to evaluate tester's work?

Interviewing Testers

What are good questions to ask testers at an interview?

Coaching, Teaching and Training Testers

Testers and Athletes - What Can we Learn?

How do I...

... Get to number one on Google?
... improve my testers performance?
... certify my testers?
... create a test strategy?
... implement a test strategy?
... outsource my testing?
... assure my testing?
... implement non-functional testing?
... implement test automation?
... manage user testing?
... manage acceptance process?