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In an online store, the discount depends on three conditions: whether the customer has a loyalty card, whether the order total is over $100, and whether this is their first order. How would you design the tests so that you don't miss a single combination?

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The interviewer wants to see whether you know the decision table test design technique for combinations of conditions, and whether you can derive a complete set of test cases with expected results from it, based on the requirements.

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The interviewer will ask this question and listen. Think out loud and ask for a hint if you need one. When you're done, pause or tap “That's my answer”. In about a minute, your score and the points you covered show up here.

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