Topic outline

• General
  

  General

  Welcome to this DEMO for the ASTQB Mobile Tester Certification Course!
  
  Please view the introductory video below to set course expectations. Then, to learn how the e-learning works, please view the orientation video in the link below.
  
  Since this is a demo version, many links are disabled. These are indicated by an asterisk. However, you should be able to get a good idea of the course and content.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • News forum
  • View Orientation Video (8:30) URL
  • ASTQB Mobile Tester Syllabus URL
  • ASTQB Mobile Tester Glossary URL
• Topic 1
  

  Topic 1

  Module 1 - Introduction
  
  
  
  In this module, we examine the landscape of mobile technology and the challenges that tester face.

  • Module Notes File
  • Lesson 1 - Introduction to Mobile Testing (17:33) URL
  • * Lesson 2 - User Expectations and Challenges for Testers (48:58) File
  • Lesson 3 - Necessary Skills & Lifecycle Models (19:00) URL
  • Module Quiz File
  • Module 1 Quiz Answers File
  • Explanation of Quiz Answers (6:13) URL
• Topic 2
  

  Topic 2

  Module 2 - Test Planning and Design
  
  In this module we will learn the role of test planning and design in testing mobile applications.
  
  

  • * Module Notes File
  • *Lesson 1 - Test Planning and Design for Mobile (27:45) File
  • *Lesson 2 - Define Coverage Goals (22:50) File
  • *Lesson 3 - Determining Your Mobile Test Approach (8:07) File
  • *Lesson 4 - Identifying Test Conditions and Setting Test Scope (5:45) File
  • *Lesson 5 - Regression Testing in Mobile Applications (6:16) File
  • *Module Quiz File
  • *Quiz Answers File
  • *Explanation of Quiz Answers (8:11) File
• Topic 3
  

  Topic 3

  Module 3 - Quality Characteristics for Mobile Testing
  
  In this module we will look at the characteristics of mobile applications, such as correctness, reliability, usability, performance, portability and security. We will also discuss the differences between functional and non-functional testing. You will learn how to perform both functional test design and non-functional test design in this module.
  
  

  • *Module Notes - Part 1 File
  • *Lesson 1 - Functional Testing - Security Testing (26:07) File
  • *Lesson 2 - Functional Testing - Interoperability Testing (20:55) File
  • *Lesson 3 - Designing Mobile Tests (22:05) File
  • *Lesson 4 - Foundational Test Design Techniques (31:42) File
  • Demo of the ACTS Tool for Combinatorial Testing (10:25) URL
  • *Lesson 5 - Mobile-specific Techniques (37:55) File
  • Exercise Solution (3:49) URL
  • *Lesson 6 - Non-Functional Testing - Performance Testing (38:01) File
  • *Exercise Solution (8:50) File
  • *Module Notes - Part 2 File
  • *Lesson 7 - Non-Functional Testing - Usability Testing (23:06) File
  • *Exercise Solution (5:08) File
  • *Lesson 8 - Portability Testing (11:06) File
  • Lesson 9 - Reliability Testing (14:04) URL
  • Video - Reliability Testing of Radar App During a Tornado Outbreak in Oklahoma (4:44) URL
  • *Module Quiz File
  • *Quiz Answers File
  • *Explanation of Quiz Answers (15:07) File
• Topic 4
  

  Topic 4

  Module 4 - Environments and Tools
  
  In this module we will learn the role of tools and environments in testing mobile applications. We will explore differences between simulators and emulators, as well as how to create test environments that accommodate the devices your applications must operate on.
  
  

  • *Module Notes File
  • Lesson 1 - Tool Overview (36:38) URL
  • *Lesson 2a - Environments and Protocols - Part 1 (30:49) File
  • *Lesson 2b - Environments and Protocols - Part 2 (23:34) File
  • Video - Keynote Device Anywhere Demo (6:58) URL
  • Video - Demo of Open Device Labs (3:14) URL
  • *Lesson 3 - Specific Application-Based Environment Considerations (14:06) File
  • *Lesson 4 - Real Devices, Simulators and Emulators (19:49) File
  • *Exercise Solution (1:30) File
  • *Video - Evaluating the Accuracy of a Simulator or Emulator (13:35) File
  • Lesson 5 - Mobile Testing in the Cloud (3:24) URL
  • Lesson 6 - Performance Test Tools and Support (23:25) URL
  • Exercise Solution (1:29) URL
  • Video - NeoLoad Performance Test Tool (8:07) URL
  • *Lesson 7 - Test Automation (27:57) File
  • *Exercise Solution (1:29) File
  • *Video - Keynote Mite Demo (5:00) File
  • *Module Quiz File
  • *Quiz Answers File
  • *Explanation of Quiz Answers (10:12) File
• Topic 5
  

  Topic 5

  Module 5 - Future Proofing
  
  In this module we will learn how to create tests and environments that deal well with change.
  
  

  • *Lesson 1 - Future Proofing (19:00) File
  • *Lesson 2 - Build for Change (45:53) File
  • *Exercise Solution (3:03) File
  • *Lesson 3 - Plan for the Future (18:18) File
  • *Lesson 4 - Anticipating the Future (31:05) File
  • *Module Quiz File
  • *Quiz Answers File
  • *Explanation of Quiz Answers (4:43) File
• Topic 6
  

  Topic 6

  Comprehensive Sample Exam
  
  This is the official sample exam from ASTQB, along with the answer key. Based on how well you do on this exam, you will have a good idea about how prepared you are to take the actual exam.
  

  • ASTQB Mobile Tester Sample Exam URL
  • ASTQB Mobile Tester Sample Exam Answers URL
• Topic 7
  

  Topic 7

  Summary
  
  Congratulations! You have completed this course. Now, all you have to do is 1) complete the course evaluation 2) request your exam voucher (just e-mail me at rrice@riceconsulting.com) and 3) schedule and take your exam.
  
  Thanks for taking my course! I hope you find it helpful in testing your own mobile applications.