Which type of software testing fits your personality? 

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What is your ideal way to travel? 

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  • A.
    With an itinerary and a tour guide. I like to know where I'm going and what sights I should see.
  • B.
    With a backpack full of protein bars and first aid items. Take me off the beaten path, and let me do my own thing!
  • C.
    With me, myself, and I—on a deserted island.
  • D.
    With a solid plan, great friends, and good conversation. Destination doesn't matter as much as the company.
• 2.
  Which fictional TV character would be your workplace bff?

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    Your bff would be Dr. Miranda Bailey from Grey's Anatomy. You admire her no-nonsense attitude, and while she may have a compassionate heart, she does expect you to live up to your responsibilities.
  • B.
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    You would choose Ted Lasso, the titular character from the American sports comedy-drama. He’s optimistic, determined, and what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for with authentic care and a willingness to learn.
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    Your go-to would be Creed from the NBC's The Office. You admire his ability to remain on the payroll despite rarely doing any actual work and want him to teach you his ways.
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    You'd most want to team up with Arya Stark from Game of Thrones. She’s fiercely independent—and with hardly any risk-aversion, you value her action-oriented nature and ability to adapt to any situation.
• 3.
  What types of things could be found on your bucket list? 

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    I value personal growth, so I'd include things like running a marathon or learning a second language.
  • B.
    What's a bucket list? Hopes and dreams?! Nah. Couldn't be me.
  • C.
    Intellectual challenges like earning a PhD or starting my own business would definitely make my list.
  • D.
    Community contribution is important to me, so I might include starting a nonprofit organization or giving a TedTalk.
• 4.
  What does your caffeine routine often involve? 

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    I bring in a "caffeine boost" for the team because I know everyone’s individual drink preferences.
  • B.
    I like to pull through the Starbucks drive-thru and tell the barista to “surprise me” with any drink.
  • C.
    I consume energy drinks by the case. . . just to feel alive.
  • D.
    I schedule my caffeine routine around my meetings—even have a designated mug I rewash each night.
• 5.
  Which of these pictures most appeals to you?

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    Answer A
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    Answer B
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    Answer C
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    Answer D
• 6.
  How do you behave during a Zoom meeting? 

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    I scheduled the meeting and act as a facilitator, making sure all voices are heard. I might also use a funny filter to liven things up.
  • B.
    I’m dropping additional resources into the chat and asking follow-up questions.
  • C.
    I’ve set my Zoom background as a video loop where I appear to be listening intently, but I’m actually taking a nap on my couch.
  • D.
    I’m the one taking detailed notes and politely suggesting we stick to the agenda to make the best use of time.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your attention to detail and desire for quality would make you a great fit for technical testing, including function and validation testing. 

  You’re extremely thorough and you know your stuff. If something needs to be done right, everyone looks to you. Courses you may enjoy in the University of Provar are Getting Started and Core Concepts. They’re fantastic for getting your feet wet in the world of testing. Head on over to UP to create a free account and get started.
• 2.
  You're a strong communicator with an ability to collaborate. Your skills would make you especially effective in user, flow, and pair/ensemble testing. 

  Your flexibility, quickness to learn, and ability to communicate well would make you a great fit in the testing world. You can see beyond the screen and connect with people. Courses you may enjoy in the University of Provar are Reporting and Effective Whiteboarding. Head on over to UP to create a free account and get started.
• 3.
  You take the road less traveled and are a responsive thinker, making you well-suited for testing. Exploratory, scenario or risk testing would be a great fit.

  You’re known for your curiosity and ability to think outside the box. You’re not afraid to break stuff and put it back together, which makes you a great fit in the testing world!Courses you may enjoy in the University of Provar are Advanced Test Strategies and Custom Test Steps. Head on over to UP to create a free account and get started.
• 4.
  We're not saying you can't be a tester. . .

  . . . but testing may not be the best fit for you right now. No hard feelings! It's not always easy to find something that sparks your interest—fortunately, University of Provar has a little bit of everything. There's no wrong time to try something new, so head over to UP if you're interested in exploring testing or just need a distraction from another Zoom call. Stay curious!