# Thoughts on the 5 W's and H: Could another question be added to the thought technique

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## What are you working on?

I’m currently taking the STEC certification course and working through the 5 W’s and H task.

## What are you sharing or asking?

- While working through the thought experiment, I feel like it’s not actually challenging my assumptions. I’m wondering if we could add questions that probe deeper when using the technique

## What’s the context?

- The task is located in Ady Stokes’ article: **[Lesson 3: Mind the gap! Use thought techniques to identify assumptions and overcome biases](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/certification-paths/mot-software-testing-essentials-certificate/modules/2/lessons/2-3-0)**

##How can others help or join in?

- Are you hoping for examples, ideas, or questions to reflect on? **Yes**

What I would love to know is…

**What questions would you add to challenge the assumption you are using in the assigned task?**

❓ Questions I’m considering:

- **WHAT:** What other factors could have contributed to the outcome you experienced, if it’s possible that your initial assumption is not correct?
- **WHAT:** What pieces of information could you search for to challenge your current assumption?
- **WHY:** Is there a benefit to holding your current assumption over considering other contributing factors?
- **HOW:** How can you test your current assumption? What other factors or variables can you test for to either prove or disprove your initial assumption?

Task Context: Below is the assumption I’m working through. It’s very raw but want to provide the example I’m working with:

**Activity: Use the 5Ws and H Framework to Challenge Assumptions**

1. **Identify an assumption: The City of Madison, Wisconsin, gives me headaches**

2. **Challenge your assumptions using thought techniques:** Now, use the 5Ws and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How) framework to think more critically about your assumption: