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Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification

Author(s): Dorothy Graham | Rex Black | Erik van Veenendaal

ISBN: 9789391566210

4th Edition

Copyright: 2020

India Release: 2021

₹575

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 292

Trim Size: 241 x 181 mm

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Now in its fourth edition, Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification is the essential guide to software testing and to the ISTQB Foundation qualification. Completely updated to comprehensively reflect the most recent changes to the 2018 ISTQB Foundation Syllabus, the book adopts a practical, hands-on approach, covering the fundamental topics that every system and software tester should know. The authors are themselves developers of the ISTQB syllabus and are highly respected international authorities and teachers within the field of software testing. About ISTQB ISTQB is a multinational body overseeing the development of international qualifications in software testing. It offers an internationally recognized qualification that ensures there is an international, common understanding of software and system testing issues.

  • An easy to read conversational style
  • Worked examples and student exercises with solutions
  • A logical structure divided into seven chapters, covering every chapter of the Syllabus plus exam guidelines
  • Chapter sections aligned with Syllabus learning objectives and sections
  • A sample exam at the end of each chapter
  • A full-length sample exam paper aligned with ISTQB exam structure guidelines
  • Worked examples and student exercises with solutions
  • Highlighted keyword definitions and a full glossary
  • Extensive references and pointers for further reading
  • Updated Learning Objectives
  • More on reviews, techniques and Agile
  • New and concise glossary

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of testing

Chapter 2 Testing throughout the software development life cycle

Chapter 3 Static techniques

Chapter 4 Test techniques

Chapter 5 Test management

Chapter 6 Tool support for testing

Chapter 7 ISTQB Foundation Exam

Glossary

Answers to sample exam questions

References

Authors

Index

Dorothy Graham

Dorothy Graham is a Software Testing Consultant and test automation specialist based in the UK.

 

Rex Black

Rex Black is President of RBCS, headquartered in the USA, which has provided consulting, training and expert services in software, hardware and systems testing for 25 years.

 

Erik van Veenendaal

Erik van Veenendaal is the CEO of TMMi Foundation and a leading independent international test consultant and trainer based in Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands).