Course: Demo - Foundation Level Course in Software Testing 2018 Syllabus

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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
- Select activity Announcements
  
  Announcements Forum
Select section Topic 1 - Introductory Materials

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Topic 1 - Introductory Materials
Course Introduction
- Select activity Intro to the E-learning Environment
  
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- Select activity ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus 2018 Version (PDF)
  
  ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus 2018 Version (PDF) File
- Select activity ISTQB Glossary of Foundation Terms (2018)
  
  ISTQB Glossary of Foundation Terms (2018) File
Select section Topic 2 - Fundamentals of Testing

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

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

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Topic 4 - Static Techniques
In this module, you will learn about how to test software by performing reviews and using tools that analyze software.
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- Select activity Lesson 1 - Static Testing Basics (20 mins.)
  
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- Select activity Lesson 2 - The Review Process (16:42) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 3 - Roles and Responsibilities (8:31) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 4 - Review Types (31:31) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 5 - Success Factors for Reviews (22:21) *
  
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- Select activity Sample Requirements for Review
  
  Sample Requirements for Review File
- Select activity Perform a Review of a Work Product
  
  Perform a Review of a Work Product Assignment
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Select section Topic 5 - Test Design Techniques

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

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Topic 6 - Test Management
In this module, you will learn the role and functions of managing the testing effort.
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- Select activity Lesson 1 - Test Organization and Independence (19:01) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 2 - Roles of Tester and Test Manager (12:18) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 3 - Test Planning and Estimation (28:30) *
  
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- Select activity Test Execution Schedule Exercise
  
  Test Execution Schedule Exercise Assignment
- Select activity Template for Test Execution Schedule (Word)
  
  Template for Test Execution Schedule (Word) File
- Select activity Exercise Solution - Test Execution Schedule (1:12)
  
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- Select activity Lesson 4 - Factors That Influence the Testing Effort & Test Estimation (Part 2) (19:23) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 5 - Test Monitoring and Control (16:04) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 6 - Configuration Management (9:17) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 7 - Risks and Testing (29:18) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 8 - Defect Management (34:06) *
  
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- Select activity Defect Reporting Exercise
  
  Defect Reporting Exercise Assignment
- Select activity Defect Reporting Template
  
  Defect Reporting Template File
- Select activity Defect Reporting Exercise Solution
  
  Defect Reporting Exercise Solution File
Select section Topic 7 - Tool Support For Testing

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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.
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- Select activity Lesson 1 - Test Tool Considerations (12:05) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 2 - Effective Use of Tools (27:35) *
  
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- Select activity Lesson 3 - Introducing Tools into an Organization (22:21) *
  
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Select section Topic 8 - Summary

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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.
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- Select activity Course Evaluation
  
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Select section Topic 9 - Practice Exams

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Topic 9 - Practice Exams
Practice Exam
- Select activity Sample Practice Exam #1 (Only 5 questions. Actual practice exam has 40.)
  
  Sample Practice Exam #1 (Only 5 questions. Actual practice exam has 40.) Quiz