Can you share some matters of testing horror stories?
Well, there was this time when a tester was testing a new medical device. They thought they had covered all the safety features. But during the final tests, it showed some really strange and potentially dangerous readings. It was a horror story because any mistake in that could have serious consequences for patients.
What are the common matters of testing horror stories?
A common one is insufficient test cases. For example, a mobile app was tested with only basic functionality in mind. But when it was released, users found numerous bugs in the advanced features that the testers hadn't thought to test.
Share some standardized testing horror stories.
One horror story is when a student studied for weeks for a standardized test. But on the test day, the test center had a technical glitch. The computers kept freezing during the exam. The student lost a lot of time waiting for it to be fixed and ended up not being able to complete the test properly.
Share some software testing horror stories.
There was a case where the testing team didn't communicate well with the development team. The testers were using an old version of the test cases while the developers had made significant changes. As a result, the software had major bugs that were not detected until it reached the end - users. It was a nightmare to fix all those issues post - launch.
Can you share some 'Covid testing horror stories' you know?
A friend of mine had a horrible experience. The testing center was overcrowded. There was no proper organization. People were pushing and shoving to get in line. My friend almost got trampled. And when it was finally his turn, the staff seemed very impatient and did the test very quickly, not following the proper procedures properly.
Can you share a few DNA testing horror stories?
Sure. In one instance, a person's DNA test showed a connection to a family they didn't know about. But this new family had a long - standing feud with another family. The person suddenly found themselves in the middle of this conflict just because of the DNA test result.
Can you share more drug testing horror stories?
Sure. A young professional was applying for a high - profile job. As part of the pre - employment screening, there was a drug test. The test came back positive for a drug he had never taken. It turned out that he had eaten a poppy seed muffin a day before the test, which can sometimes give a false positive for opioids. Despite his explanations, the employer was hesitant, and he almost missed out on the great opportunity.
Can you share some emotional family matters stories?
In a family, the grandfather was diagnosed with a serious illness. All the family members came together to take care of him. They took turns staying at the hospital, cooking his favorite meals, and just being there for him. It was an emotional journey that showed the power of family.
Can you share some ab testing success stories?
One success story is from an e - commerce website. They ran an A/B test on their product page layout. Version A had a traditional grid layout for product images, while Version B had a carousel layout. After running the test, they found that Version B with the carousel layout increased user engagement by 30% as users spent more time looking at different product images. This led to a 15% increase in sales for products displayed on pages with the new layout.
Can you share some penetration testing success stories?
In a large e - commerce company, penetration testers managed to find a SQL injection vulnerability in their payment gateway system. By doing so, they showed how a malicious user could potentially steal customer payment information. As a result, the company was able to fix the vulnerability and strengthen their security measures. They also updated their security protocols to prevent similar issues in the future. This not only protected their customers' data but also enhanced their reputation for security.
Can you share some memorable game testing stories?
Sure. There was a game where the sound effects were completely out of sync. The gunshot sounds would play a second after the gun was fired on - screen. It was really jarring and made the gameplay feel very unnatural.