Duration

3 days

Overview

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification is offered by the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board.) This examination tests the knowledge in software testing. It is a multiple‐choice exam covering the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) syllabus. Certification is valid for life time.

Course Objectives

The training would help the participant to prepare for the CTFL examination.

This would assist the tester to identify testing topics that are relevant and of value to industry
Enable the testers to acquire an industry recognized qualification
A standard framework for the development of testers' careers by promoting a consistent and good testing practice within the software engineering disciplines.

Intended Audience

The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing, This includes those who may be expected to go on to the advanced qualification in due course, such as

Introduction

Purpose of this Syllabus
The Certified Tester Foundation Level in Software Testing
Examinable Learning Objectives and Cognitive Levels of Knowledge
The Foundation Level Certificate Exam
Accreditation
Level of Detail
How this Syllabus is Organized

Fundamentals of Testing

What is Testing?
Typical Objectives of Testing
Testing and Debugging
Why is Testing Necessary?
Testing’s Contributions to Success
Quality Assurance and Testing
Errors, Defects, and Failures
Defects, Root Causes and Effects
Seven Testing Principles
Test Process
Test Process in Context
Test Activities and Tasks
Test Work Products
Traceability between the Test Basis and Test Work Products
The Psychology of Testing
Human Psychology and Testing
Tester’s and Developer’s Mindsets

Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

Software Development Lifecycle Models
Software Development and Software Testing
Software Development Lifecycle Models in Context
Test Levels
Component Testing
Integration Testing
System Testing
Acceptance Testing
Test Types
Functional Testing
Non-functional Testing
White-box Testing
Change-related Testing
Test Types and Test Levels
Maintenance Testing
Triggers for Maintenance
Impact Analysis for Maintenance

Static Testing

Static Testing Basics
Work Products that Can Be Examined by Static Testing
Benefits of Static Testing
Differences between Static and Dynamic Testing
Review Process
Work Product Review Process
Roles and responsibilities in a formal review
Review Types
Applying Review Techniques
Success Factors for Reviews

Test Techniques

Categories of Test Techniques
Categories of Test Techniques and Their Characteristics
Black-box Test Techniques
Equivalence Partitioning
Boundary Value Analysis
Decision Table Testing
State Transition Testing
Use Case Testing
White-box Test Techniques
Statement Testing and Coverage
Decision Testing and Coverage
The Value of Statement and Decision Testing
Experience-based Test Techniques
Error Guessing
Exploratory Testing
Checklist-based Testing

Test Management

Test Organization
Independent Testing
Tasks of a Test Manager and Tester
Test Planning and Estimation
Purpose and Content of a Test Plan
Test Strategy and Test Approach
Entry Criteria and Exit Criteria (Definition of Ready and Definition of Done)
Test Execution Schedule
Factors Influencing the Test Effort
Test Estimation Techniques
Test Monitoring and Control
Metrics Used in Testing
Purposes, Contents, and Audiences for Test Reports
Configuration Management
Risks and Testing
Definition of Risk
Product and Project Risks
Risk-based Testing and Product Quality
Defect Management

Tool Support for Testing

Test Tool Considerations
Test Tool Classification
Benefits and Risks of Test Automation
Special Considerations for Test Execution and Test Management Tools
Effective Use of Tools
Main Principles for Tool Selection
Pilot Projects for Introducing a Tool into an Organization
Success Factors for Tools

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.