Chapter 4 – Test Techniques
Gorilla Testing – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A form of testing that focuses intensively on a single module by repeatedly exercising it to expose defects.
In simple words
Hammering one specific module over and over to find weak spots.
Exam tip
Also called torture testing — used when a module is suspect or safety-critical.
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