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AD HOC TESTING, also known as Random Testing or Monkey Testing, is a method of software testing without any planning and documentation. The tests are conducted informally and randomly without any formal expected results.
The tester improvises the steps and arbitrarily executes them. Though defects found using this method are more difficult to reproduce (since there are no written test cases), sometimes very interesting defects are found which would never have been found if written test cases existed and were strictly followed. This method is normally used during Acceptance Testing.
The success of ad hoc testing depends on the creativity and tenacity of the tester (and, of course, luck).
ADHOC Testing is done to find defects randomly in the application with out executing any Test Cases or Test Suite. It helps to find the defects instantly if any changes have been done in the application.To perform ADHOC testing ,thorough application knowledge is required as the requirement document is not followed to perform this type of testing.
ADHOC Testing is done to find defects randomly in the application with out executing any Test Cases or Test Suite.
Adhoc testing is doing when tester performing some other testing and it will completed in within days and he have a time then he perform Adhoc Testing. Testing the software abnormally called as adhoc testing. In this testing Test Engineer will perform abnormal action on the software intensionally to check the stability of the software.
Ad hoc testing is a term used when software testing is performed without planning and documentation.Ad hoc testing is the least formal test method
Why:
I would say that the Adhoc testing can be done at any point of time whether it’s beginning, middle or end of the project testing. This testing can also be done when the time is very limited and detailed testing is required.However, this tseting can be done only when the testers are having complete knowledge of the product.
When:
The decision of when not to execute the Adhoc testing can be taken by the experienced and skilled tester. There are few cases when Adhoc testing should not be done such as it's not required when there is already an existing bug for the test case and Ad-hoc testing should NOT be carried out while pre-release testing of the software by the clients or end users in progress.
Ad hoc Testing does not follow any structured way of testing and it is randomly done on any part of application. Main aim of this testing is to find defects by random checking. Adhoc testing can be achieved with the testing technique called Error Guessing. Error guessing can be done by the people having enough experience on the system to "guess" the most likely source of errors.
ADHOC testing is coming up with creative scenarios and then testing the application based on these scenarios .This method is approached when regular testing methods are not sufficient to test the application.
To perform ADHOC testing ,thorough application knowledge is required as the requirement document is not followed to perform this type of testing.
When quick feedback is required and user performs testing based on experience and test history within defined scope.
When we have already covered the Test case execution based on Customer Requirements, before we deliver the code for USer Testing, we need to do Adhoc testing to verify whether the basic functionalities are working well or not.
Adhoc testing is done when there are time limitations, and will be effective only if the tester is knowledgeable of the System Under Test. Adhoc testing is little risky for so large or precise product.
