Exploratory Testing Dice
Exploratory Testing Dice is a free interactive tool that pairs a random Product Element with a random Quality Characteristic to generate an instant exploratory testing idea or session charter.
The hardest part of an exploratory session is the first idea. Two dice remove that problem: one names what to look at, the other names what to look for.
Open Exploratory Testing Dice on Testing Titbits Playground · 2-3 min · Heuristics · Free, no sign-up
How to read it
- Roll the Product Element die - structure, function, data, platform, operations, time.
- Roll the Quality Characteristic die - capability, reliability, usability, security, performance and the rest.
- Combine the two into a test idea.
- Use it as a session charter and go explore.
- Roll again whenever the session stalls.
What you will learn
- The Product Elements and Quality Characteristics heuristics.
- How to turn a heuristic pair into a session charter.
- A reliable way to break out of a stalled exploratory session.
- A team exercise that produces real test ideas in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What are Product Elements and Quality Characteristics?
They are two halves of the SFDIPOT and CRUSSPIC heuristics from context-driven testing. Product Elements name the parts of a product you can examine; Quality Characteristics name the qualities you can examine them for.
How do I write a test charter from a dice roll?
Take the two results and fill the sentence: explore [Product Element] with [Quality Characteristic] to discover [what you hope to learn]. That is a usable session charter.
Can this be used in a team session?
Yes. Rolling as a group and comparing the ideas each person derives is a fast way to surface different testing instincts.
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Created by Rahul Parwal · TestingTitbits.com