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Overview of ISTQB Foundation Level Exam

What you will learn

ISTQB Exam Prep

Test techniques

Test management

Black Box & White Box Techniques

Testing process

Testing through SDLC

Static testing

Description

In this course, we’ll cover all ISTQB Exam and everything you should prepare for with the exam.

If you’re not familiar with ISTQB Foundation Level, it is the most popular software testing certification in the world and in America. U.S. employers want to know that you have key software testing knowledge, and ISTQB Foundation Level certification provides proof.

This widely accepted certification scheme is conducted by International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) worldwide.

We’ll start the course off with key terminology that you will need to know for the ISTQB exams. After describing the principles, process, and psychology of testing, We’ll get into how software testing fits into the overall software development lifecycle (SDLC).

We’ll also discuss static testing, a variety of test techniques, and helpful information on organizing, planning, monitoring, and managing your tests.


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Finally, we’ll show you some test tool considerations and tips, as well as additional help in getting ready for the ISTQB Foundation Exam. By the end of this course you’ll be confident before taking the ISTQB exam.

The International Software Testing Qualifications Board offers different levels of software quality assurance certifications. ISTQB Certified Tester is one of the offered standardized qualifications available for Foundation, Advanced, and Expert levels of accreditation.

ISTQB Foundation Level is the first accreditation level that you can obtain by passing an exam. It covers the basis that is required to be certified as a software tester, including both the understanding of theoretical fundamentals and practical knowledge.

The exam is a multiple-choice test that consists of chapters, classified by difficulty (K1, K2, K3). There is a total of 40 questions. The passing grade is 65%, meaning that you are required to answer correctly a minimum of 26 questions to get the qualification. The Foundation Level certification is valid for life so there is no need to retake the exam any time in the future.

English
language

Content

Introduction

Introduction
Terms
Learning objectives

Testing Process

What is testing?
Why is testing necessary?
The seven principles of testing
Test process
The psychology of testing

Testing Through the SDLC

SDLC models
Test levels & types
Maintenance testing

Static Testing

Static testing basics
The review process

Test Techniques

Technique categories
Black-box techniques
White-box techniques
Experience-based techniques

Test Management

Test organization
Test planning and estimation
Test monitoring and configuration management
Risks and testing
Defect management

Tool Support for Testers

Test tool considerations
Effective use of tools

Conclusion

Conclusion