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• General
  

  General

  Hi Everyone,
  

  This is the demo for the ISTQB Foundation Level Course in Software Testing - 2018 syllabus version!
  

  

  This course is accredited by the ASTQB and Rice Consulting is an accredited training provider.
  

  

  
  

  Please note that in this demo, many links have been disabled since it is a demo. (Disabled links are shown by a *). These are all active in the paid version.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  To register and pay for this course, please go to https://www.mysoftwaretesting.com

  
  

  
  

  The ASTQB exam is now available for the 2018 syllabus version.
  

  
  

  There are significant differences between the 2011 syllabus and 2018 syllabus, so make sure the materials you are using for study are aligned to the exam you are preparing for. The 2011 exam will be available until June 1, 2019. After that date, it will no longer be available.

  
  

  
  

  Thanks!
  Randy
  

  • Announcements Forum
• Topic 1 - Introductory Materials
  

  Topic 1 - Introductory Materials

  Course Introduction
  

    
  

  • Intro to the E-learning Environment URL
  • ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus 2018 Version (PDF) File
  • ISTQB Glossary of Foundation Terms (2018) File
• Topic 2 - Fundamentals of Testing
  

  Topic 2 - Fundamentals of Testing

  This module lays a foundation that introduces software testing. In this module, you will learn why software testing is needed, what software testing is, general principles of software testing, the fundamental testing process and the psychology involved in software testing.

    
  

  • Module Notes (Partial) File
  • Lesson 1 - What is Testing? (23:35) URL
  • Lesson 2 - Why is Testing Necessary? (35:33) URL
  • Lesson 3 - General Testing Principles (11:23) * URL
  • Lesson 4 - The Fundamental Test Process (46:56) * URL
  • Lesson 5 - Work Products Used in Testing (23:42) * URL
  • Lesson 6 - The Psychology of Testing (13:47) * URL
  • Module Quiz
• Topic 3 - Testing Throughout The Software Life Cycle
  

  Topic 3 - Testing Throughout The Software Life Cycle

  In this module, you will learn about commonly used software life cycle models and how testing is performed throughout the software development life cycle, including maintenance. You will also learn about the levels and types of testing.

    
  

  • Module Notes * URL
  • Lesson 1 - Software Development Models (39:49) * URL
  • Lesson 2 - SDLCs in Context (6:35) URL
  • Lesson 3 - Test Levels - Part 1 - Component and Integration Testing (29:27) * URL
  • Lesson 3 - Test Levels - Part 2 - System and Acceptance Testing (25:56) * URL
  • Lesson 4 - Test Types (27:50) * URL
  • Lesson 5 - Maintenance Testing (12:00) * URL
  • Module Quiz * URL
• Topic 4 - Static Techniques
  

  Topic 4 - Static Techniques

  In this module, you will learn about how to test software by performing reviews and using tools that analyze software.

  
  

    
  

  • Module Notes * URL
  • Lesson 1 - Static Testing Basics (20 mins.) URL
  • Lesson 2 - The Review Process (16:42) * URL
  • Lesson 3 - Roles and Responsibilities (8:31) * URL
  • Lesson 4 - Review Types (31:31) * URL
  • Lesson 5 - Success Factors for Reviews (22:21) * URL
  • Sample Requirements for Review File
  • Perform a Review of a Work Product Assignment
  • Module Quiz * URL
• Topic 5 - Test Design Techniques
  

  Topic 5 - Test Design Techniques

  In this module, you will learn how to design test conditions and test cases. You will learn how to design tests using specification-based (black-box) techniques, structural (white-box) techniques, and experienced-based techniques.

    
  

  • Module Notes * URL
  • Lesson 1 - Categories of Test Techniques (42:25) URL
  • Lesson 2 - Black-Box Test Techniques/Equivalence Partitioning (27:25) URL
  • EP Exercise Assignment
  • EP Exercise Solution (4:28) URL
  • Lesson 3 - Boundary Value Analysis (17:36) * URL
  • BVA Exercise Solution (6:44) * URL
  • Lesson 4 - Decision Tables (21:49) * URL
  • Decision Table Solution (5:32) * URL
  • Lesson 5 - State-Transition Testing (15:27) * URL
  • State Transition Solution (2:49) * URL
  • Lesson 6 - Use Case Testing (8:37) * URL
  • Lesson 7 - White-Box Test Design (31:05) URL
  • Lesson 8 - Experience-Based Techniques (15:33) * URL
  • Exercise Solutions URL
• Topic 6 - Test Management
  

  Topic 6 - Test Management

  In this module, you will learn the role and functions of managing the testing effort.
  

    
  

  • Module Notes * URL
  • Lesson 1 - Test Organization and Independence (19:01) * URL
  • Lesson 2 - Roles of Tester and Test Manager (12:18) * URL
  • Lesson 3 - Test Planning and Estimation (28:30) * URL
  • Test Execution Schedule Exercise Assignment
  • Template for Test Execution Schedule (Word) File
  • Exercise Solution - Test Execution Schedule (1:12) URL
  • Lesson 4 - Factors That Influence the Testing Effort & Test Estimation (Part 2) (19:23) * URL
  • Lesson 5 - Test Monitoring and Control (16:04) * URL
  • Lesson 6 - Configuration Management (9:17) * URL
  • Lesson 7 - Risks and Testing (29:18) * URL
  • Lesson 8 - Defect Management (34:06) * URL
  • Defect Reporting Exercise Assignment
  • Defect Reporting Template File
  • Defect Reporting Exercise Solution File
• Topic 7 - Tool Support For Testing
  

  Topic 7 - Tool Support For Testing

  In this module, we will explore the usage of tools in software testing. You will learn how tools add power to the testing process, the types of tools available, and how to make tools a reality in your organization.

    
  

  • Module Notes * URL
  • Lesson 1 - Test Tool Considerations (12:05) * URL
  • Lesson 2 - Effective Use of Tools (27:35) * URL
  • Lesson 3 - Introducing Tools into an Organization (22:21) * URL
• Topic 8 - Summary
  

  Topic 8 - Summary

    
  

  Here is how to register for the exam. If the exam was included in your registration price, please contact me to receive it.

  • How to Schedule Your Exam URL
  • Course Evaluation Feedback
• Topic 9 - Practice Exams
  

  Topic 9 - Practice Exams

  Practice Exam

  • Sample Practice Exam #1 (Only 5 questions. Actual practice exam has 40.) Quiz