Get Started with Testing Types

Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the difference between manual and automated testing.
  
• Describe when and why to choose either or both types of testing.
  

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Manual vs Automated Testing

As their names suggest, manual testing is executed manually while automated testing uses tools, software, and scripts to test applications. Check out this short video from Provar to learn more about the differences in these tests.

Primary Differences

Ready to review what you’ve learned? The knowledge check below isn’t scored—it’s just an easy way to quiz yourself. To get started, arrange the list of characteristics under the correct testing type. When you finish with all the items, click Submit to check your work. If you’d like to start over, click Reset.

Use the drag-and-drop activity to identify the primary differences between manual and automated testing.

You’ve learned the differences between manual and automated testing. Now let’s discover how the types of tests relate to the agile testing quadrants.