The TORCH technique is a way to structure exploratory testing, building on top of a testing charter. The acronym TORCH stands for timer, oracles, risks, considered questions, heuristics - which are all connected and support each other to “light up” parts of your exploration which wouldn’t seem possible with scripted testing.
Using this technique, testers should;
Using this technique, testers should;
- T - set a timer (between 30 and 90 mins)
- O - define supporting oracles to support or inspire testing
- R - define a list of risks,
- C - *consider* questions to ensure the exploratory testing is flexible and
- H - *heuristics* also to spark testing ideas
