ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Exam Preparation

Name: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Exam Preparation
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Created byRogerio Da Silva

Last updated 7/2017

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What you'll learn

Confidently take the ISTQB exam
Successfully pass on the ISTQB exam
Learn key specifics points to take and pass the exam
There's a good amount of quizzes in each section plus the quiz for the ISTQB so you can practice as you go along
You can contact me via the Q&A area and I'll be more than happy to answer your questions plus take comments to be able to constantly improve this course

Course content

8 sections • 170 lectures • 3h 40m total length

Course Introduction0:49
What is ISTQB?0:27
What Will You Learn?0:59
Course Structure1:09
What Are The Objectives?0:43
Booking The Exam1:25
The Exam Tips2:00

Section 1 Intro1:48
Why Testing is Necessary?0:46
Causes Of Software Defects0:48
Objectives Of Testing0:41
Difference Between Testing And Debugging0:44
Fundamental Principles Of Testing1:31
Five Fundamental Test Activities And Tasks From Planning To Test Closure0:56
Retesting & Regression Tests1:13
Resource Triangle1:28
Completion Criteria1:09
Static & Dynamic Testing0:43
Testing Independence1:03
Code of Ethics2:08
Summary2:53
Section 1 Quiz
Download this PDF file and go through the questions. The answers are on the last page. I suggest not to look at them before you start. Go over and over them until you feel comfortable with the questions and understand what is asking. More you practice, more chance you have to succeed.

Section 2 Intro1:48
Life Cycle Models1:50
Life Cycle Models Categories1:09
Waterfall Model1:10
V-model5:12
Iterative-Incremental (Agile) Models1:11
Agile Time-box Example1:32
Unity or Component Testing1:22
Integration Testing1:03
System Testing1:23
System Integration Testing1:49
Acceptance Testing1:06
Functional Testing0:43
Non-Functional Testing1:02
Structural Testing1:27
Change-related Testing2:41
Maintenance Testing1:27
Summary2:09
Section 2 Quiz0:13
Download this PDF file and go through the questions. The answers are on the last page. I suggest not to look at them before you start. Go over and over them until you feel comfortable with the questions and understand what is asking. More you practice, more chance you have to succeed.

Section 3 Intro1:10
Static Testing Techniques1:37
Reviews1:07
Reviews Earlier As Possible1:01
Types Of Defects Found In Reviews0:47
Basic Review Process0:58
Formal Review Process2:01
Review Roles1:24
Four Types of Review2:26
Informal Review1:00
Walkthrough0:26
Technical Review0:40
Inspection0:40
Success Factors For Reviews0:54
Static Analysis1:04
Benefits Of Static Analysis0:47
Benefits of Static Analysis Example0:37
Use of Static Analysis Tools1:20
Summary2:17
Section 3 Quiz0:13
Download this PDF file and go through the questions. The answers are on the last page. I suggest not to look at them before you start. Go over and over them until you feel comfortable with the questions and understand what is asking. More you practice, more chance you have to succeed.

Section 4 Intro1:11
The Test Development Process0:30
The Test Development Process - Example0:46
IEEE829 Standard for Software Test Documents2:10
Test Phases1:28
Test Condition0:46
Test Case1:19
Traceability0:53
Test Procedure1:21
Reasons To Know Test Coverage0:19
Test Execution Schedule1:12
Three Categories Of Test Case Design Techniques1:49
Specification Based Techniques0:31
5 Types Of Specification Based Techniques0:31
Equivalence Partitioning1:29
Equivalence Partitioning Example1:31
Boundary Value Analysis1:42
Decision Table Testing1:52
Decision Table Example 11:54
Decision Table Example 21:23
State Transition Testing3:54
Same State Transition0:59
Use Case Testing0:59
Contents of a Use Case Testing0:57
White-Box Techniques1:06
Structural Testing Coverage1:03
Statement Testing and Coverage0:42
Decision Testing and Coverage1:13
Statement and Decision Coverage Example 11:03
Statement and Decision Coverage Example 20:33
Loops1:22
Experience Based Techniques1:06
Error Guessing0:56
Fault Attack0:32
Exploratory Testing1:37
Exploratory Testing Process Example1:15
Choosing Test Techniques1:20
Choosing the Best Test Technique0:54
Summary1:45
Section 4 Quiz0:13
Download this PDF file and go through the questions. The answers are on the last page. I suggest not to look at them before you start. Go over and over them until you feel comfortable with the questions and understand what is asking. More you practice, more chance you have to succeed.

Section 5 Intro1:30
Test Organisation and Independence2:35
Task of the Test Leader and Tester0:56
Typical Test Leader Tasks2:06
Tasks of The Tester1:25
Planning Activities3:53
Levels of Planning2:17
Levels of Planning IEEE 829-19985:22
Entry Criteria1:16
Exit Criteria1:26
Test Approaches2:37
Test Estimating0:42
Metrics-Based Estimation Example1:40
Expert-Based Estimation Example1:07
Factors to Consider When Estimating1:00
Test Progress Monitoring3:00
Typical Progress Metrics0:43
Number of Incident Reports0:50
Test Control0:58
Test Reporting0:59
Test Summary Report1:28
Configuration Management1:19
Risk and Testing2:56
Project Risks1:08
Product Risks0:48
Risk Assessment Matrix2:23
Risk-Based Testing2:21
Incident Management0:49
Causes of Incidents0:40
Test Incident Reports3:14
Test Incident Life Cycle1:10
Summary1:46
Section 5 Quiz0:13
Download this PDF file and go through the questions. The answers are on the last page. I suggest not to look at them before you start. Go over and over them until you feel comfortable with the questions and understand what is asking. More you practice, more chance you have to succeed.

Section 6 Intro1:29
Types of Test Tools1:29
Test Tools Classification1:24
Tools Support for Management of Testing and Tests0:43
Requirements Management Tools0:55
Incident Management (Defect Tracking) Tools1:02
Configuration Management (CM) Tools1:08
Tools Support for Static Testing0:22
Review Tools0:55
Static Analysis Tools (D)1:25
Modelling Tools (D)1:05
Test Design Tools1:32
Data Preparation Tools1:10
Test Execution Tools1:26
Test Harness / Unit Test Frameworks Tools (D)1:30
Test Comparator Tools1:12
Coverage Measurement Tools1:33
Security Tools1:03
Tool for Performance and Monitoring – Dynamic Analysis Tools (D)2:12
Monitoring Tools0:47
Data Quality Assessment Tools0:43
Effective Use of Tools0:41
Effective Use of Tools – Potential Benefits0:48
Effective Use of Tools – Potential Risks0:58
Static Analysis Tools1:46
Test Management Tools0:25
Introducing a Tool Selection Considerations1:40
Introducing the Selected Tool0:50
Deployment Success Factors0:48
Summary1:57
Section 6 Quiz0:13
Download this PDF file and go through the questions. The answers are on the last page. I suggest not to look at them before you start. Go over and over them until you feel comfortable with the questions and understand what is asking. More you practice, more chance you have to succeed.

Practice Exam and Papers0:13
This is the Sample Paper A, provided by ISTQB® and BCS® for the ISTQB – BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level
Best use of it is to simulate it as if you were at the center.
Print it out if you can, then save the answer sheet for later.
Use the mock answer sheet, the one with the blank space and fill in using a pencil as you go through the test.
Benchmark yourself using 1 hour slot.
Good luck.
Congratulations! Course Done!0:24
Examination Hints and Tips2:00
Booking The Exam0:04
Further Reading0:08

Requirements

Have studied the ISTQB syllabus
Have basic knowledge of Software Testing
Have read a book about ISTQB exam
ISTQB board recommends that you have at least six months' of practical experience prior to take the exam

Description

Welcome to the ISTQB® preparation and pass on foundation level exam! During the lecturers, you will have the opportunity to learn the key elements that will help you pass the ISTQB® exam foundation level and secure the job or the promotion you’ve wanted.

If you have read or had junior level experience in software testing this course will help you focus on the questions and answers so you can pass the exam.

What Will You Learn?

Foundation level professionals should be able to:

Use a common language for efficient and effective communication with other testers and project stakeholders
Understand established testing concepts, the fundamental test process, test approaches, and principles to support test objectives
Design and prioritise tests by using established techniques
Analyse both functional and non-functional specifications at all test levels for systems with a low to medium level complexity
Execute tests per agreed test plans, analyse and report on the results of tests
Write clear and understandable incident reports
Effectively participate in reviews of small to medium-sized projects
Be familiar with different types of testing tools and their uses
Assist in the selection and implementation process

Course Structure

The course is divided into 6 sections following the ISTQB® syllabus structure, which consists of 6 chapters.

At the end of each section, there’s a quiz related to it, so you don’t have to wait until the end to do just the exam mock quiz and the simulation paper for the actual exam.

At the end of all the sections, there’s a practical exam and two sample papers so you can practice with question and answers based on what we are reviewing in here taken from the ISTQB® syllabus.

Who this course is for:

Testers
Junior Tester
Software Tester
Business Analyst
Junior Business Analyst
Analyst
QA
Test Analysts
Test Designers
Test Engineers
Test Consultants
Test Managers
User Acceptance Testers
Quality Managers

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Exam Preparation

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Course content

Introduction7 lectures • 8min

Fundamentals of Testing - Section 115 lectures • 18min

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle - Section 219 lectures • 30min

Static Testing – Section 320 lectures • 22min

Test Design Techniques - Section 440 lectures • 48min

Test Management - Section 533 lectures • 57min

Tool Support For Testing - Section 631 lectures • 35min

ISTQB Foundation - Conclusion5 lectures • 3min

Requirements

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