QA Fundamentals · Junior · Question 63 of 75
What is a test oracle?
- 1A database where all the test cases of a team are stored
- 2A source that tells you the expected result of a test
- 3A senior tester who decides on releases
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Correct answer: A source that tells you the expected result of a test
Explanation
Oracles can be requirements, a previous version, a calculation done by hand, or common sense. Without an oracle you can't tell a pass from a fail.