QA Legends and Myths
This myth claims that if a developer didn’t find a bug, it doesn’t exist. Who actually finds bugs?
Testers
This phrase humorously suggests that a reported issue is an intentional design choice, not an error.
“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature”
Which bug is easily missed because it only appears when you’re demoing the application?
The “demo effect” bug.
This test automation tool is usually the favorite among those who love seeing a browser perform tests by itself. Which tool is this?
Selenium.
Which operating system is most often used for servers and developers due to its flexibility and reliability?
Linux.
The legend says that if you ignore a bug long enough, it will disappear by itself. What do we actually call the approach where we either ignore or fix the bug immediately?
Zero-bug policy
This phrase is often used by developers to indicate that a problem might be environment-specific, not due to their code.
“It works on my machine”
This type of bug can never be reproduced when someone else is watching. What do we call it?
The “Schrödinger’s bug.”
This type of testing makes the product safe as if it had an invisible shield. Which type of testing is this?
The security testing.
Which network device is responsible for routing data packets between different networks?
The router.
Some believe that a perfect application doesn’t exist because there’s always one element that will cause a bug. What is this element?
The “Cancel” button.
Developers might use this phrase when they believe the problem lies in code written by someone else, typically an external library or API.
“It’s a third-party issue”
This bug always occurs a minute before you’re about to submit a report. What is this bug?
The “deadline” bug.
Which tool makes you feel like James Bond because it allows you to debug any piece of code?
The debugger.
What term refers to the process of creating a copy of data to prevent data loss?
The backup.
They say there’s a magical key combination that always triggers a bug, no matter the application. Which combination do testers seek?
Ctrl + Z.
Testers often say this when a bug is discovered in an area of the application that was previously working fine, usually after a new feature has been added.
“It’s a regression”
What do we call a bug that only shows up after you confidently declare that the system is bug-free?
The “Murphy’s bug.”
Which tool is popular for enabling testers to automate API testing with minimal setup and scripting?
Postman.
Which file format is most commonly used for compressing and archiving data?
ZIP.
Some people claim the best way to find bugs is by doing this risky practice in the live environment.
Testing on production.
This classic IT advice is often the first step in resolving any technical issue.
“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
This type of bug appears to change its behavior when someone is investigating it, making it difficult to reproduce or fix.
The "Heisenbug".
Which browser tool helps testers inspect and debug web applications via browser (e.g. Chrome) in real-time?
The DevTools.
Which protocol is used for secure data transmission over the internet?
HTTPS.