The document describes an adaptive test methodology that begins with low-cost automated tests to identify risks and inform higher-cost test selection. Manual user scenarios and scripted tests then systematically cover risk areas identified, with exploratory testing used to find root causes of major problems uncovered by previous tests. Resources are saved by starting broad with automated tests to reveal risks before targeting manual tests, while still thoroughly covering the risk space through a synergistic combination of test types.

1. Method change based on observation

3. Overview

4. Scope Size Low Level Automated Tests High Level Automated Tests Manual User Scenarios Manual Scripted Tests Exploratory Testing