AMA about Exploratory Testing
16 Mar 2026
In this moment:
Simon Tomes
Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.
Thought I'd put myself out there to try my best to answer any question about exploratory testing. It's a topic I'm still passionate about and perhaps it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves with the AI-infused world we now live in.
So here goes...
AMA about Exploratory Testing
Just reply with a question in the comments and I'll reply with a new moment per question – and will tag the person who asked it.
Looking for answers? Head on over to this collection.
Thought I'd put myself out there to try my best to answer any question about exploratory testing. It's a topic I'm still passionate about and perhaps it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves with the AI-infused world we now live in.
So here goes...
AMA about Exploratory Testing
Just reply with a question in the comments and I'll reply with a new moment per question – and will tag the person who asked it.
Looking for answers? Head on over to this collection.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
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What tools can one use for note-taking during ET?
I have tried OneNote (personalized template), Yattie, and Xray ET Extension.
I still feel that there should be a better tool out there (either waiting to be created or already there). Can you tell me something from your experience?
Gary Hawkes
If your exploratory testing uncovers an area that may be an ideal candidate for automation, what steps would you go about communicating that to the developers/automators to get it done?
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I have always found Exploratory tours a really useful method to guide Exploratory testing.
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What helps you stay disciplined about exploratory testing?
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How do you engage stakeholders, such as devs & product, with the findings from your exploratory testing session?
Simon Tomes
Answers to the above questions are available on this collection: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/collections/ama-about-exploratory-testing
Yet please do keep the questions coming.
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