CSTE Certification

Knowledge Domain 1 : Test Principles and Concepts Definition of Test Specifications Testing Techniques Testing Methods Independent Testing Commercial off the self Software Testing Code Development Under Outside Contract Test Quality Testing Life Cycle Vocabulary Knowledge Domain 2 : The Tester’s Role in Software Development and Acquisition The Development and Acquisition Process Process Knowledge Roles/Responsibilities Quality Principles V Testing Concepts Testing During and After Development Acquisition Verification Validation Test Approaches Quality Attributes Knowledge Domain 3 : Test Management Test Management Giving Information Receiving Information Personal Effectiveness Continuing Professional Education Leadership Recognition Networking Code of Ethics Knowledge Domain 4 : Build the Test Environment Test Standard Test Environment Components Test Tools Quality Assurance/Quality Control Building the Test Environment Work Processes Adapting the Test Environment to Different Technologies KNOWLEDGE OF : TEST PLANNING Knowledge Domain 5 : Risk Analysis Risk Identification Managing Risks Knowledge Domain 6 : Test Planning Process Pre-Planning Activities Test Planning Post Planning Activities KNOWLEDGE OF : EXECUTING THE TEST PLAN Knowledge Domain 7 : Test Design Design Preparation Design Execution Knowledge Domain 8 : Performing Tests Execute Tests Compare Actual versus Expected Results Test Log Record Discrepancies Knowledge Domain 9 : Defect Tracking and Correction Defect Tracking Testing Defect Correction Knowledge Domain 10 : Acceptance Testing Concepts of Accepting Testing Roles and Responsibilities Acceptance Test Process KNOWLEDGE OF : TEST ANALYSIS AND REPORTING Knowledge Domain 11 : Status of Testing Test Completion Criteria Test Metrics Management by Fact Knowledge Domain 12 : Test Reporting Reporting Tools Test Report Standards Statistical Analysis http://www.crestechsoftware.com