Multiple choice technology testing

Which of the following is an important principle for use of experienced based test techniques?

  1. Tester skill is a critical factor in assignment of test execution tasks

  2. Tester skills are less imporatant than ensuring 100% tester utilization

  3. Tester should always focus on defect-preventing activities

  4. Tester should be evaluated based on the number of defects they find

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Experience-based testing (like error guessing or exploratory testing) relies heavily on tester skill and intuition. The other options suggest anti-patterns: utilization over skill, defect prevention focus, or defect-count metrics.