Scribd
Upload
112 views

ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0-pg4

The document outlines the Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus in software testing, detailing its purpose, career paths, and business outcomes. It includes examinable learning objectives, the structure of the certification exam, and essential testing principles and activities. The syllabus serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of software testing and prepare for certification.

Uploaded by

Joe Stifler
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
112 views

ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0-pg4

The document outlines the Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus in software testing, detailing its purpose, career paths, and business outcomes. It includes examinable learning objectives, the structure of the certification exam, and essential testing principles and activities. The syllabus serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of software testing and prepare for certification.

Uploaded by

Joe Stifler
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Certified Tester

Foundation Level

Table of Contents

Copyright Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 2


Revision History ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................. 8
0. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 10
0.1. Purpose of this Syllabus ............................................................................................................ 10
0.2. The Certified Tester Foundation Level in Software Testing ...................................................... 10
0.3. Career Path for Testers ............................................................................................................. 10
0.4. Business Outcomes ................................................................................................................... 11
0.5. Examinable Learning Objectives and Cognitive Level of Knowledge ....................................... 11
0.6. The Foundation Level Certificate Exam .................................................................................... 12
0.7. Accreditation .............................................................................................................................. 12
0.8. Handling of Standards ............................................................................................................... 12
0.9. Staying Current .......................................................................................................................... 12
0.10. Level of Detail ............................................................................................................................ 12
0.11. How this Syllabus is Organized ................................................................................................. 13
1. Fundamentals of Testing – 180 minutes ....................................................................................... 14
1.1. What is Testing? ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.1.1. Test Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 15
1.1.2. Testing and Debugging ......................................................................................................... 16
1.2. Why is Testing Necessary? ....................................................................................................... 16
1.2.1. Testing’s Contributions to Success ....................................................................................... 16
1.2.2. Testing and Quality Assurance (QA) ..................................................................................... 17
1.2.3. Errors, Defects, Failures, and Root Causes .......................................................................... 17
1.3. Testing Principles ...................................................................................................................... 17
1.4. Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles .................................................................................. 18
1.4.1. Test Activities and Tasks ....................................................................................................... 18
1.4.2. Test Process in Context ........................................................................................................ 19
1.4.3. Testware ................................................................................................................................ 20
1.4.4. Traceability between the Test Basis and Testware ............................................................... 20

v4.0.1 Page 4 of 78 2024-09-15


© International Software Testing Qualifications Board

You might also like