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pseudo-oracle

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Official ISTQB Definition

An independently derived variant of the test item used to generate results, which are compared with the results of the original test item based on the same test inputs.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Using a second AI model or simplified version to check if the main model's outputs are reasonable.

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Look Closer

Creating a reference system to compare against when you don't know the 'right' answer for AI outputs.

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The Bottom Line

A workaround for testing AI systems where expected results are hard to define upfront.

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