Good Article about manual testing
Read on: Is Manual Testing Becoming Extinct? from testcrew
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FedEx seeks improved software testing
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
Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 7 - Test Design QUIZ
Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 4 - Build the Test Environment
Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 4 - Build the Test Environment Quiz
Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 3 - Test Management
Maura Shortridge - cste Knowledge Domain 3 - Test Management QUIZ
UNIX Commands for Testers
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
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
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
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
2
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
3
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
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
2
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
3
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
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.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Test Management Summit - 2007
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
Where : Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London.
When : January 31st 2007
From Whom: Gerrard Consulting
ISEB
Information Systems Examinations Board (ISEB)
l1) Foundation Certificate
l2) Practitioner Certificate
l1) Foundation Certificate
l2) Practitioner Certificate
ISTQB
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
lFoundation Level
lAdvanced Level
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.
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
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.
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.
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