Software Testing : An ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation guide - 4th edition

A best-selling software testing title and the only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level, this title covers the main functions of the testing process and provides you with the practical insight needed to perform effective tests. Includes worked examples and sample questions. "Invaluable for anyone involved in testing and would lift the game of most VV&T staff" (IT Training Magazine).|This best-selling software testing title is the only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level. This fourth edition includes examples and exercises reflecting current technology and applications. It is ideal for those with a little experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge with industry-recognised techniques and theory. Cover Page Front Cover Half-Title Page BCS, THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of Figures and tables Authors Abbreviations Preface Introduction Purpose of Foundation The Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus Relationship of the book to the syllabus How to get the best out of this book 1. The Fundamentals of Testing Introduction Why software fails Keeping software under control What testing is and what testing does General testing principles Test process The psychology of testing Code of ethics Summary 2. Life Cycles Introduction Software development models Test levels Test types Maintenance testing Summary 3. Static Testing Introduction Background to static testing Work products that can be examined by static testing Benefits of static testing Differences between static and dynamic testing Review process Work product review process Roles and responsibilities Types of review Applying review techniques Summary 4. Test Techniques Introduction The test development process The idea of test coverage Categories of test case design techniques Choosing test techniques Black-box test techniques White-box test techniques White-box testing in detail Experience-based techniques Summary 5. Test Management Introduction Risk and testing Test organisation Test strategy and test approaches Test planning and estimation Entry criteria and exit criteria (definition of ‘ready’ or definition of ‘done’) Test execution schedule Factors influencing the test effort Test monitoring and control Defect management Configuration management Summary 6. Tool Support for Testing Introduction What is a test tool? Test tools Introducing a tool into an organisation Summary 7. The Examination The examination Revision techniques Review Appendices A1 Mock CTFL examination A2 Mock CTFL examination answers A3 Mock CTFL examination commentary Index Back Cover This best-selling software testing title explains the basic steps of software testing and how to perform effective tests. It provides an overview of different techniques, both dynamic and static. It is the only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level, with self-assessment exercises, guidance notes on the syllabus topics and sample examination questions. This fourth edition includes examples and exercises reflecting current technology and applications. It is ideal for those with a little experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge with industry-recognised techniques and theory This practical guide provides insight into software testing, explaining the basics of the testing process and how to perform effective tests. It provides an overview of different techniques and how to apply them. It is the best-selling official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level. Bestselling software testing titleThe only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level certificateUpdated with new syllabus content, standards and example test questionsISBN of previous edition - 9781780172996 9781906124762 9781906124762 9781906124762 9781906124762