CAPM · Question #493
A project manager is reviewing some techniques that can be used to evaluate solution results. The intent is to determine if the solution provides the functionality for typical usage by a stakeholder…
The correct answer is D. Day-in-the-life testing. Day-in-the-life (DITL) testing evaluates a solution by simulating real-world, end-to-end usage scenarios as performed by a knowledgeable business user during a typical workday.
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- AIntegration testing
- BExploratory testing
- CUser acceptance testing
- DDay-in-the-life testing
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(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B10% (3)
- C7% (2)
- D80% (24)
Why each option
Day-in-the-life (DITL) testing evaluates a solution by simulating real-world, end-to-end usage scenarios as performed by a knowledgeable business user during a typical workday.
Integration testing verifies that separate system components interact correctly with each other, not whether the solution supports typical end-user business workflows.
Exploratory testing is an unscripted technique where testers freely investigate the system to discover defects, not a structured evaluation of real-world stakeholder usage patterns.
User acceptance testing broadly validates the solution against documented requirements but is not specifically structured around simulating a full day of typical business user activity.
Day-in-the-life testing is specifically designed to determine whether a solution supports the full range of activities a stakeholder with in-depth business knowledge performs during typical daily operations. It validates functional fit within real operational workflows, making it the most effective technique for the scenario described.
Concept tested: Day-in-the-life testing for business workflow validation
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/practice-guides/business-analysis
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