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Smoke Testing

A quick, minimal set of checks run after a build to verify that the product's critical features operate correctly before investing in deeper testing.

Key Points

  • Fast, shallow verification focused on essential workflows and services.
  • Used to decide if a build is stable enough for further testing or review.
  • Typically automated and executed on every build or deployment.
  • Not a full regression test; it targets only the most vital functions.

Example

After completing a sprint build, the team runs an automated smoke suite that checks user login, basic navigation, and saving a record. If any check fails, they fix the build before starting detailed regression and exploratory testing.

PMP Example Question

Right after a new build is produced, the team executes a small set of automated checks to confirm login, key navigation, and order submission work before launching full test cycles. What practice is the team performing?

  1. Smoke testing
  2. System integration testing
  3. User acceptance testing
  4. Exploratory testing

Correct Answer: A — Smoke testing

Explanation: A smoke test is a lightweight set of checks on the most critical functionality to ensure the build is stable enough for deeper testing.

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