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ISTQB-ISEB 2018 Theory Summary
I have broken down the ISTQB theory based on the syllabus, focusing on the key elements I believe will help you take the ISTQB Foundation Level 2018 exam.
Having to read the theory book, depending on how you like to read, takes time; even though this is not a substitute for it and the syllabus, still an excellent reading to refresh the key elements of the test fundamentals practice test.
Take a look and see what you think.
My suggestion is to go through each of them and then take the quiz for each chapter to check your level of understanding and memorization of the testing process.
The Psychology of Testing – Foundation Level 2018 ISTQB
1.5 The Psychology of Testing The software development process is not done on its own or by itself, there are human beings involved in the process of developing software, including software testing and human psychology has a significant role to play and the results of...
ABSENCE-OF-ERRORS IS A FALLACY
Absence-of-error is a fallacy. Software with no known errors is not necessarily ready to be shipped. Does it match user/business expectations? As part of the Seven Testing Principles of the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus, the absence-of-error is a fallacy principle....
The Insane Pesticide Paradox
The pesticide paradox: continuing to run the same tests won’t find new bugs. As part of the Seven Testing Principles of the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus, on the pesticide paradox principle. “If the same tests are repeated over and over again, eventually these tests...
Defect Clustering
Defect clustering happens. If there is a bug in one part of the software, chances are there are other, related bugs nearby. As part of the Seven Testing Principles of the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus, on the defect clustering testing principle. “A small number of...
Early Testing Saves Time and Money
As part of the Seven Testing Principles of the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus, on the early testing principle. “To find defects early, both static and dynamic test activities should be started as early as possible in the software development lifecycle. Early testing...
Exhaustive testing (testing all possible data combinations) is impossible
As part of the Seven Testing Principles of the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus, on the exhaustive testing principle. "Testing everything (all combinations of inputs and preconditions) is not feasible except for trivial cases. Rather than attempting to test...
Test Process – Foundation Level 2018 ISTQB
1.4 Test Process The test process for each organisation and any given project will very much depend on each system's situation, and there are no one-fits-all test processes. However, there are some basic principles activities the ISTQB lays out that are more common,...
Seven Testing Principles – Foundation Level 2018 ISTQB
1.3 Seven Testing Principles As a tester, you know that testing is much more than just clicking buttons and replicating bugs. Testing is an art and a skill that requires observation and the ability to see the bigger picture. Testing is a crucial process for any...
Why Is Testing Necessary? – Foundation Level 2018 ISTQB
1.2 Why is testing necessary? Software (Program Code) is present everywhere. From Banking to e-commerce, from cars to electrical appliances, health apparatus, Heating Systems and many more. Failure results in financial loss, waste of time, loss of reputation or, in...
What is Testing? – Foundation Level 2018 ISTQB
1.1 What is testing? What is testing according to ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualification Board) Syllabus? I'll go through each section and each snip part of the syllabus with you so you can process the information rather than simply read it. "Software...
