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Based on the diagram, what is the foundation level certification in the ISTQB® scheme?

  • Test Analyst
  • Agile Test Leadership At Scale
  • Certified Tester (correct)
  • Agile Tester

Which certification in the diagram aligns with the "Advanced Level" and focuses on improving the testing process?

  • Acceptance Testing
  • Improving The Test Process (correct)
  • Agile Test Leadership At Scale
  • Technical Test Analyst

According to the diagram, what is the highest level of certification within the ISTQB® scheme?

  • Agile Level
  • Expert Level (correct)
  • Foundation Level
  • Advanced Level

What is the target audience for the Foundation Level certification?

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Which certification focuses on performance testing within the ISTQB® scheme?

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Based on the diagram, what is the certification path for someone interested in mobile application testing?

<p>Test Analyst -&gt; Technical Test Analyst -&gt; Mobile Application Testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which certification within the ISTQB® scheme specializes in the testing of software for the gambling industry?

<p>Gambling Industry Tester (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following certifications are listed under the "Expert Level" in the ISTQB® scheme?

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Which of the following best describes Roman's research interests?

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What is one of Roman's contributions to international standards?

<p>He co-authored the ISO/IEEE 29119 Software Testing Standard. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these publications is authored by Roman?

<p>Testing and Software Quality: Models, Techniques, Tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Roman's highest certification level with ISTQB?

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Which organization is Roman a member of?

<p>Information Systems Quality Association (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Michaël Pilaeten’s primary role related to software testing?

<p>Test consultant and Learning and Development Manager (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides being a Learning and Development Manager, what other role does Michaël hold within ISTQB?

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Which professional organization is Michaël a member of?

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What is the primary purpose of software testing?

<p>To assess software quality and reduce risk of failure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an activity involved in testing?

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Which term refers to the confirmation that a work product matches stakeholders' needs?

<p>Validation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misconception do many hold regarding testing?

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Which of the following contributes to reduced customer confidence?

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What is a consequence of using software with defects?

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Which activity is typically performed after test execution?

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How does software testing differ from debugging?

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What is the primary focus of black-box testing techniques?

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Which technique is used to derive test cases by analyzing input values at the edges of input ranges?

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What is the main purpose of decision table testing?

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What is a key benefit of exploratory testing?

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In the context of test planning, what do entry criteria refer to?

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What does acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) primarily focus on?

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How does risk influence the testing scope?

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What does the test pyramid concept emphasize?

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What determines the number of test cases required for 100% coverage of a decision table?

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Which problem is NOT commonly identified through decision table testing?

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What is the purpose of state transition testing?

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Which of the following describes a state transition diagram?

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When aiming for full coverage in testing using a decision table, which aspect can lead to reduced coverage numbers?

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What might redundancy in a specification indicate?

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In a state transition model, what is another term for a labeled directed graph?

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Which situation exemplifies contradiction in a specification?

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What is the first step in the debugging process when a dynamic test detects a failure?

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In the context of debugging, what does diagnosis involve?

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What is the purpose of confirmation testing after a fix has been implemented?

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Flashcards

Software Tester

An individual who specializes in identifying and resolving problems within a software system, typically focusing on improving its quality and functionality.

Software Testing Standard

A comprehensive set of guidelines and standards used for evaluating and improving the quality of software development.

Defect Prediction Model

A model or framework that predicts the likelihood of defects in software based on various factors.

Test Design Techniques

A set of methods and techniques employed during the software development process to ensure the quality and functionality of the final product.

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Software Measurement

The process of measuring and analyzing different aspects of software development, such as code complexity, code coverage, and defect density.

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ISTQB® (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)

A certification program focused on software testing, offering various levels of accreditation based on knowledge and skills.

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Improving the Test Process

A process that aims to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of software testing activities.

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Learning and Development Manager

A role that focuses on providing guidance and training to individuals involved in software quality, helping them achieve excellence in their work.

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International Qualification System

A system for classifying and evaluating software testing qualifications.

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ISTQB Foundation Level

The most basic level of ISTQB certification, ideal for anyone starting in software testing. It's the foundation for further development.

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ISTQB Certification Scheme

A set of certification levels that progress from basic knowledge to advanced expertise in software testing.

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Agile Technical Tester

A specialized testing role, often working closely with developers, focusing on the technical aspects of testing.

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Assessing Test Processes

A testing role that involves analyzing and applying test processes to improve their effectiveness.

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Agile Tester

A skilled software tester who applies the principles of agile methodologies to their work.

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Agile Test Leadership At Scale

A testing role focused on managing and leading a team of testers using agile principles.

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Acceptance Testing

A specialized testing role focused on providing assurance that a software product meets user needs and business requirements.

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Equivalence Partitioning

A black-box testing technique where input values are grouped into partitions based on expected behavior. Test cases are created to cover each partition, ensuring thorough testing across different input scenarios.

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Boundary Value Analysis

A black-box testing technique focused on testing values at the boundaries of each input range. This technique helps identify potential defects at the edges of valid input.

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Statement Testing

A white-box testing technique that aims to execute every statement in the source code at least once. This technique helps ensure code coverage and identify potential issues within individual code statements.

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Branch Testing

A white-box testing technique that focuses on exercising both the true and false branches of each decision point in the code. This technique helps identify logic errors within conditional statements.

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State Transition Testing

A test technique based on the system's state transitions and how they react to different events. It helps identify potential issues in the system's state management and transitions between them.

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Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)

A test technique that uses a collaborative approach, involving developers and business representatives in defining user stories and acceptance criteria for each feature or functionality. This technique promotes better understanding and alignment between development and business stakeholders.

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Checklist-based Testing

A test technique that uses a structured approach to create test cases based on a predetermined set of rules or procedures. This technique often relies on predefined templates and checklists to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

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Entry Criteria

A test planning element outlining the conditions that must be met before a test can begin. This often includes factors like availability of test environment and test data.

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What is software testing?

The process of finding and assessing software defects, improving quality and reducing the risk of failure.

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What is Testware?

A work product created during the testing process to aid in planning, designing, executing, evaluating, and reporting on testing.

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Define Validation

Confirms that a software component or feature meets the needs of the stakeholders.

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Define Verification

Confirms that a software component or feature complies with the specifications.

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Describe Software testing

A set of activities conducted to detect problems and evaluate software artifacts.

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How does the SDLC impact testing?

Testing activities are organized and conducted differently based on the development lifecycle.

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What's the focus of testing?

Testing is frequently seen as verifying that the software meets the specified requirements but it also involves other aspects.

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What is the common misconception about testing?

The mistaken belief that testing is limited to executing tests, the process involves many more activities.

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Debugging

The process of figuring out why a software failure happened, like finding the specific code that caused the issue.

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Failure Reproduction

A step for debugging where you recreate the problem to examine it in a controlled environment, ensuring the problem consistently occurs.

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Diagnosis

A task in debugging where you identify the root cause of the software failure, aiming to locate the exact area or code causing the problem.

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Confirmation Testing

After fixing a bug, you test the software again to make sure the fix really worked and the issue is gone.

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Regression Testing

Tests designed to ensure that fixing a bug hasn't accidentally broken other parts of the software.

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Static Testing

The process of finding defects in code before you even run the software. It doesn't involve running the program but analyzing the code directly.

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Debugging in Static Testing

Fixing defects found during static testing is simpler than fixing failures in dynamic testing, as you already know where the problem is.

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Dynamic Testing

A type of software testing where you run the program to see how it behaves. This is in contrast to static testing, which only examines the source code.

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State Transition Diagram

A graphical representation of a system's behavior, showing its possible states and the transitions between them.

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Decision Table Testing

A technique used to detect problems with system requirements, such as inconsistencies or missing elements.

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State

The condition of a system or component at a particular time.

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Event

An action or event that triggers a change in the system's state.

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Decision Table Coverage

The process of evaluating a software system to ensure that all possible combinations of conditions and corresponding actions have been tested.

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Infeasible Combination

A combination of conditions that is impossible to achieve in a real-world system.

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Number of Combinations

The total number of possible combinations of conditions in a decision table.

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Study Notes

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level

  • This book is a self-study guide for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level exam, version 4.0, published in 2023.
  • The book aims to provide reliable knowledge based on the syllabus.
  • The book details many syllabus issues in a thorough way, including exercises and examples.
  • The book structure is divided into four main parts:
    • Part 1: Certificate, Syllabus, and Foundation Level Exam
    • Part 2: Discussion of the Content of the Syllabus
    • Part 3: Answers to Questions and Exercises
    • Part 4: Official Sample Exam and Additional Questions
  • The book includes a list of abbreviations commonly used and a table of contents.
  • The book contains author information.

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