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iGATE establishes an independent verification and validation (IV&V) center of excellence (COE) at Bangalore

2007-01-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

iGATE establishes an independent verification and validation (IV&V) center of excellence (COE) at Bangalore

Software testing becomes domain specific

2007-01-10T09:49:00.000-08:00

Gate Global Solutions recently opened a Centre of Excellence for independent verification and validation within their Whitefield campus in Bangalore. The fact here is that this company chose to talk about testing only after it realised that this service offering had grown in stature within a short time span. This announcement came when the testing facility at iGate was over 300-strong. This company is all set to add nearly $10 million to the topline during this fiscal.

For the second quarter, testing contributed 6.8% of Infy's revenues, while it already contributes 10% to Wipro's global revenues and is growing at 60-70% year-on-year. With over 5,000 people, Wipro prides itself in being able to test practically anything that is remotely connected to telecom. more.......

Call For Papers - STANZ 2007

2007-01-10T01:13:00.000-08:00

Where : Australia

When: 6 - 7 August 2007, Wellington
9 - 10 August 2007, Sydney

If your presentation is accepted, you will receive:

Free registration for the two days of the conference.
Hotel accommodation (room only; applies if you are away from home).
Reasonable travel costs.
An opportunity to socialise with our overseas keynote speakers

Please know more from here

What Can We Learn from Athletes? - fom Paul Gerrard

2007-01-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

Developing Testers - What Can We Learn from Athletes? - fom Paul Gerrard

A Guide To Evaluating a Bug Tracking System

2007-01-06T09:17:00.000-08:00

A Guide To Evaluating a Bug Tracking System By Stephen Blair, MetaQuest Software.

Comment: Very good information about choosing the Defect tracking tool

Open Source testing Tool updates and site news

2007-01-06T09:04:00.000-08:00

Hi,

U can learn more information and latest news about open source testing tools Click here: Opensourcetesting

Acquisition of Mercury Interactive Corp., the largest software acquisition in HP’s history.

2007-01-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Manual Testing vs Automated Testing

2006-12-28T04:26:00.000-08:00

Good Article about manual testing
Read on: Is Manual Testing Becoming Extinct? from testcrew

Merry X'mas and Happy New Year!!!

2006-12-19T20:27:00.013-08:00

*Wishing you a New Year filled with good health, new hope and new beginnings!
* May year 2007 open up for you more opportunities, lead you onto the path of continued success, happiness and prosperity!
*We wish ... that the coming year showers on you all that you ever wished for!
* Good luck and smiles, good cheer and ...
A Happy New Year!

FedEx seeks improved software testing

2006-12-19T20:27:00.012-08:00

FedEx seeks methodologies to make testing processes shorter while ensuring that applications are high quality. Current testing practices are basically the same as they were in the 1980s, said Dave Miller, vice president of IT at FedEx. more......

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 7 - Test Design

2006-12-19T20:27:00.011-08:00

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 7 - Test Design QUIZ

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 8 - Performing Tests

2006-12-19T20:27:00.010-08:00

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 8 - Performing Tests

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 9 - Defect Tracking & Correction

2006-12-19T20:27:00.009-08:00

Knowledge Domain 9 - Defect Tracking & Correction QUIZ

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 4 - Build the Test Environment

2006-12-19T20:27:00.008-08:00

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 4 - Build the Test Environment Quiz

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 3 - Test Management

2006-12-19T20:27:00.007-08:00

Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 3 - Test Management QUIZ

Maura Shortridge - QUIZ Quality Assurance or Quality Control

2006-12-19T20:27:00.006-08:00

Quality Assurance or Quality Control?

Maura Shortridge on Testing

2006-12-19T20:27:00.005-08:00

Testers,

Have a look at this wonderful tester Maura Shortridge - QUIZ

CSTE: Knowledge Domain 2 - Tester's Role

2006-12-19T20:27:00.004-08:00

Knowledge Domain 2 - Tester's Role

QUIZ: CSTE - Knowledge Domain 1 - Test Principles and Concepts

2006-12-19T20:27:00.003-08:00

Knowledge Domain 1 - Test Principles and Concepts

UNIX Commands for Testers

2006-12-19T20:27:00.002-08:00

UNIX Command Summary
ls ................. show directory, in alphabetical order
logout ............. logs off system
mkdir .............. make a directory
rmdir .............. remove directory (rm -r to delete folders with files)
rm ................. remove file
scd ................. change current directory
man (command) ...... shows help on a specific command
talk (user) ........ pages user for chat - (user) is a email address
write (user) ....... write a user on the local system (control-c to end)
pico (filename) .... easy to use text editor to edit files
pine ............... easy to use mailer
more (file) ........ views a file, pausing every screenful
sz ................. send a file (to you) using zmodem
rz ................. recieve a file (to the unix system) using zmodem
telnet (host) ...... connect to another Internet site
ftp (host) ......... connects to a FTP site
archie (filename) .. search the Archie database for a file on a FTP site
irc ................ connect to Internet Relay Chat
lynx ............... a textual World Wide Web browser
gopher ............. a Gopher database browser
tin, trn ........... read Usenet newsgroups
passwd ............. change your password
chfn ............... change your "Real Name" as seen on finger
chsh ............... change the shell you log into
grep ............... search for a string in a file
tail ............... show the last few lines of a file
who ................ shows who is logged into the local system
w .................. shows who is logged on and what they're doing
finger (emailaddr).. shows more information about a user
df ................. shows disk space available on the system
du ................. shows how much disk space is being used up by folders
chmod .............. changes permissions on a fil
ebc ................. a simple calculator
make ............... compiles source code
gcc (file.c) ....... compiles C source into a file named 'a.out'
gzip ............... best compression for UNIX files
zip ................ zip for IBM files
tar ................ combines multiple files into one or vice-versa
lharc, lzh, lha .... un-arc'ers, may not be on your system
dos2unix (file) (new) - strips CR's out of dos text files
unix2dos (file) (new) - adds CR's to unix text files

Top 5 Priority of Test Manager

2006-12-19T20:27:00.001-08:00

Test Manager

Daily
Monitor test execution
Issues and Risk Management
Task planning, monitoring and resources utilization
Testing activities tracking
Data analysis and overall summary

weekly
Weekly Status Report
Project Process Monitoring
Risk management
Identify most repeating bugs and issues D
ata analysis and overall summary

Monthly
Test planning
Test Strategy Evalutions & Monitoring alternatives
Review the effectiveness of test design & execution
Review the process compliance
Data analysis and overall summary

ISTQB Sample Quetions and Answers

2006-12-19T20:27:00.000-08:00

1. When what is visible to end-users is a deviation from the specified or expected
behaviour, this is called
a) an error
b) a fault
c) a failure
d) a defect
e) a mistake

2. Regression testing should be performed
v) every week
w) after the software has changed
x) when a bug fix is received
y) when porting software to a new environment
z) when the project manager says
a) v & w are true, x – z are false
b) w, x & y are true, v & z are false
c) w & y are true, v, x & z are false
d) w is true, v, x, y and z are false
e) All of the above are true

3. IEEE 829 test plan documentation standard contains all of the following except
a) test items
b) test deliverables
c) test tasks
d) test environment
e) test specification

4. Testing should be stopped when
a) all the planned tests have been run
b) time has run out
c) all faults have been fixed correctly
d) both a) and c)
e) it depends on the risks for the system being tested
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5. Order numbers on a stock control system can range between 10000 and 99999
inclusive. Which of the following inputs might be a result of designing tests for only
valid equivalence classes and valid boundaries?
a) 1000, 50000, 99999
b) 9999, 50000, 100000
c) 10000, 50000, 99999
d) 10000, 99999, 100000
e) 9999, 10000, 50000, 99999, 100000

6. Consider the following statements about early test design:
i. early test design can prevent fault multiplication
ii. faults found during early test design are more expensive to fix
iii. early test design can find faults
iv. early test design can cause changes to the requirements
v. early test design takes more effort
a) i, iii & iv are true. ii & v are false
b) iii is true, i, ii, iv, & v are false
c) iii & iv are true. i, ii & v are false
d) i, iii, iv & v are true, ii is false
e) i & iii are true, ii, iv & v are false

7. Non-functional system testing includes:
a) testing to see where the system does not function correctly
b) testing quality attributes of the system including performance and usability
c) testing done by users
d) testing a system feature using only the software required for that function
e) testing for functions that should not exist

8. Which of the following is NOT part of configuration management?
a) status accounting of configuration items
b) auditing conformance to ISO 9000
c) identification of test versions
d) record of changes to documentation over time
e) controlled library access
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9. Which of the following is the main purpose of the component build and integration
strategy?
a) to ensure that all of the small components are tested
b) to ensure that the system interfaces to other systems and networks
c) to specify which components to combine when, and how many at once
d) to ensure that the integration testing can be performed by a small team
e) to specify how the software should be divided into components

10. What is the purpose of test completion criteria in a test plan?
a) to know when a specific test has finished its execution
b) to ensure that the test case specification is complete
c) to set the criteria used in generating test inputs
d) to know when test planning is complete
e) to plan when to stop testing

Answers:
1) C
2) C
3) E
4) E
5) C
6) A
7) B
8) B
9) C
10) E

White Box Testing

2006-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:00

White Box Testing

White Box Testing also know as glass box testing is a testing method where the tester involves in testing the individual software programs using tools, standards etc.

Using white box testing methods, we can derive test cases that:

1) Guarantee that all independent paths within a module have been exercised at lease once,

2) Exercise all logical decisions on their true and false sides,

3) Execute all loops at their boundaries and within their operational bounds, and

4) Exercise internal data structures to ensure their validity.

Advantages of White box testing:

1) Logic errors and incorrect assumptions are inversely proportional to the probability that a program path will be executed.

2) Often, a logical path is not likely to be executed when, in fact, it may be executed on a regular basis.

3) Typographical errors are random.

Automated Test Tool Compatibility Matrix

2006-12-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

Have a look at here

Test Management Summit - 2007

2006-12-18T22:01:00.000-08:00

At the first Test Management Summit, you can meet a broad range of management and practitioners, ranging from Programme Managers, Test Managers and Project Managers representing the private and public sectors.

Where : Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London.
When : January 31st 2007
From Whom: Gerrard Consulting

International Institute for Software Testing

2006-12-18T03:24:00.007-08:00

http://www.iist.org
1) CSTP - Certified Software Test Professional
2) CTM - Certified Test Manager

ISEB

2006-12-18T03:24:00.006-08:00

Information Systems Examinations Board (ISEB)

l1) Foundation Certificate
l2) Practitioner Certificate

ISTQB

2006-12-18T03:24:00.005-08:00

ISTQB http://www.istqb.orgis a non-profit organization responsible for defining various guidelines such as examination structure and regulations, accreditation, certification etc. Working parties within the ISTQB are responsible for developing and maintaining the syllabi and exams. The ISTQB comprises representatives from each existing national board.

lFoundation Level

lAdvanced Level

MS Quality Management

2006-12-18T03:24:00.004-08:00

MS Quality Management

Birla Institute of Technology

MSC- Total Quality Management

2006-12-18T03:24:00.003-08:00

MSC- Total Quality Management

Sikkim Manipal University

Certification's From Brainbench

2006-12-18T03:24:00.002-08:00

Certification's From Brainbench

2006-12-18T03:24:00.001-08:00

Certified Software Tester (CSTE)

from www.qaiusa.com

The Certified Software Tester (CSTE) certification is intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program. Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Tester (CSTE) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality control in the IT profession. CSTEs become members of a recognized professional group and receive recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, potentially more rapid career advancement, and greater acceptance in the role as advisor to management.

CSTM

2006-12-18T03:24:00.000-08:00

Certified Software Test Manager (CSTM)

from Ministry Of Information Technology

CSTM is a crash program that will help the software professionals to get a quick understanding of testing technology. Participants get certificates only after passing exams conducted at the end of the courses. The certificate is on the lines of "Foundation Course on Testing" of British Computer Society. It is a 3-day course followed by an examination on 4th day.