Static Techniques and Test Design in Software Testing

Overview/Description
Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces software testing methodology and principles. It explores why testing is necessary, the basic testing process, and the psychology behind testing. This course is one of a series intended to align with the Certified Tester Foundations Level Syllabus (the "Syllabus"). The authors, Thomas Muller (chair), Dorothy Graham, Debra Friedenberg, and Erik van Veendendal, and the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) are the source and copyright owners of the Syllabus. The course is intended to help learners prepare for the Foundation Certificate in Software Testing exam (BH0-010) which is provided by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB), a globally-recognized testing body providing software testing certification. SkillSoft makes no claim to any approval or endorsement of this course by any of the aforementioned parties or other third party.

Target Audience
Software developers, technical and user acceptance testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, project managers, quality managers; anyone with an interest in testing.

Prerequisites
Working experience with computers; prior experience in either software testing or the software development cycle would be beneficial.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Static Techniques and Test Design in Software Testing

recognize how static techniques can be used in software testing

recognize the difference between static and dynamic software testing techniques

recognize the differences between the types of reviews in software testing

identify the phases and roles in a formal review process

recognize how static analysis could be used in software testing

recognize how defects can be found with static software techniques

recognize the benefits of different types of reviews in software testing

recognize key terms used in software test design

recognize the components of a software test case

recognize how a software test procedure specification is designed

evaluate test case quality and create test procedures from test cases

recognize when to use the different dynamic software testing techniques