Software Testing & QA -- Course Outline -- 2014JAN18

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Software Testing /

Quality AssuranceMUHAMMAD ANWAR SABRI | MCLEAN ISLAMIC CENTER


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Course Description

This course is designed for new-comers/future aspirants for IT field.It assumes little or no previousknowledge of Software Testing oreven any IT-related terms andterminologies.

It is geared towards preparing the

candidates for an entry-levelposition in SW testing, and

For achieving the Certified TesterFoundation Level (CTFL)certification from the InternationalSoftware Testing QualificationBoard (ISTQB).

Location: McLean Islamic Center

Lectures: Saturdays 09:0018:00

Labs: In-Class & Home (Web)

Prerequisites: Determination

Credits: Self-improvement


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About Myself

MBA(MIS)

BS Comp.Science

CTM (IIST)

OCA

DBA 8i

CQA(QAI)

MCSEWin NT

Working in the IT field since 1991

First introduced to a programmacalculator (BASIC) in 1983

Fell in love with the Computers!

Got a diploma in Systems Analy1983 on IBM mainframe!

Used Apple Iie computer in 1983

Currently with the American RedCross, since Oct. 2003

Worked as an IT consultant from1998 till 2003


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Course Outline

Course Objectives Results/Outcome Expected Skills Developed

Understand theFundamentals of Testing

Know the Basic SW TestingTerminology

Familiarity with thetechnical jargon

Be aware of the scope,activities and methodo-logies of SW testing

Able to describe various SWdevelopment processesand prepare a test plan

Knowledge of the Cscope and requirem

Prepare for the CTFLcertification

Understanding of thecertification requirements

Readiness for thecertification exam

Get ready for the entrylevel SW Testing position

Self-confidence to clear theinterview / technical test

Skills Developed


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Required Materials

Book: Software Testing Foundations by Andreas Spillner, Tilo Linz and HaSchaefer. ISBN 3-89864-363-8

Articles: To be provided

Web: www.astqb.org, www.istqb.org, www.fda.gov/cdrh/

Other: TBD

Reading

Supplies: Notebook, pen, pencils, eraser, etc.

Equipment: N/A

Other project materials:Project

Software and hardware: Laptop (optional); HP Quick Test ProTechnology/Tools


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Instructional Methods

Instructional methods will include the following:

Lectures: approx. 20 hours

Demonstrations: ~ 2.5 hours

Class discussion/Virtual discussions: ~ 5 hours

Individual/group projects: ~ 5 hours

Labs/exercise: ~ 5 hours


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ScheduleWeek 1Theme Topics Covered

Fundamentals ofTesting

Why is Testing necessary? What is Testing? Seven Testing Principles. The Fundamental Test Process.

Test Planning and Control Test Analysis and Design Test Implementation and Execution

The Psychology of Testing.

Code of Ethics. Testing in the SW Dev. Lifecycle (SDLC)

SW Development Models. The General V-model.

Test Levels (Component, Integration, System, Acceptance Test Types (Functional, Non-Functional, Architecture, etc.). Maintenance testing.

Exercises


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Static vs.DynamicTesting &Techniques

Static techniques and the Test Process. Review Process. (Exercise)

Formal vs. Informal Reviews Activities Roles and Responsibilities Types of Reviews Success Factors

Static Analysis by Tools.

Test Design Techniques. Categories of Test Design Techniques. Specification-based or Black-Box Techniques. Structure-based or White-Box Techniques. Experience-based Techniques. Choosing Test Techniques. (Exercise)


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TestManagement

Test Organization.

Test Teams Tasks and Qualifications

Test Planning QA Plan Test Plan Prioritizing Tests Test Exit Criteria

Cost and Economy Aspects Costs of Defects Costs of Testing Test Effort Estimation

Testing Strategy Preventive vs. Reactive Analytical vs. Heuristic

Exercises

Test Activity Management

Test Cycle Planning Test Cycle Monitoring Test Cycle Control

Incident Management Test Log Incident Reporting Incident Classification Incident Status

Requirements to ConfiguraManagement

Risk Management Project Risks Product Risks

Relevant Standards Exercises


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Test Tools

Tool Support for Testing Types of Test Tools

Test Management and

Control

Test Specifications Static Testing Tools

Dynamic Testing Tools

Non-Functional Test Tools

Test Execution and Defect

Logging Tools Selection and Introduction of Test

Tools in an Organization

Cost Effectiveness of Tool

Introduction

Tool Selection

Tool Introduction

Special Considerations forsome Types of Tools

Test Automation Tools A Survey of Test Automation To

Functional Testing tools

Through the interface

Under the interface Web services

Non Function Testing tools

Load

Performance

Security Code Level tools

Structural Test Execut

tools

Static

Testing/Analysis tools

Test Automation Support T

and Systems Test Management Tools


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HP QualityCenter &Quick Test Pro

HP Quality Center Demo / Exercise

The Application Lifecycle Mgmt.

Specify Releases

Specify Requirements

Plan Tests Execute Tests Track Defects

HP Quick Test Pro Demo / Exerc

FINAL EXAM


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Assessment Criteria

Weekly assignments (Studymaterial)

Exercises (In class; individual andgroup)

Quizzes (at the beginning of EACHClass)

Final Exam (Last 2 hours on theFinal day)

10

20

40

Percent of Grade

Weekly assignments Exercises Quizze


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Resources

Web &Software Tools

McLean IslamicCenter web site

Collaborationtool: Emails

ASTQB Web SIte

Social Media

Twitter

Facebook

Other

Labs, StudyGroups

Hands onExercises

Study groups


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Instructor Contact Information

[email protected]

(571)528-9783

M-F: 7:00pm9:00pm

www.astqb.org


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Questions?

FEEL FREE TO ASK ANYQUESTION. NO QUESTION IS A DUMB QUESTION!

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Software Testing & QA -- Course Outline -- 2014JAN18