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Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 1, 2nd Edition

Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Analyst
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Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 1, 2nd Edition by Rex Black is designed for test analysts aspiring to elevate their skills in test analysis, design, and execution. Through a practical, exercise-focused approach, it guides readers on how to implement a test strategy effectively, analyse systems against user quality expectations, evaluate requirements critically, and prioritise tests based on risk. The book also covers reporting test progress and providing evidence for quality assessments. It incorporates sample questions for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst exam, supporting certification preparation aligned with the latest syllabus.
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This book is ideal for software test analysts seeking advanced knowledge and practical experience in test analysis and design, as well as professionals preparing for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification. Its detailed, exercise-rich content suits those involved in software quality assurance and testing strategy development.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This book is written for the test analyst who wants to achieve advanced skills in test analysis, design, and execution. With a hands-on, exercise-rich approach, Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 1, 2nd Edition teaches you how to define and carry out the tasks required to put a test strategy into action.

Learn how to analyse the system, taking into account the user's quality expectations. Additionally, learn how to evaluate system requirements as part of formal and informal reviews, using an understanding of the business domain to determine requirement validity. You will be able to analyse, design, implement, and execute tests, using risk considerations to determine the appropriate effort and priority for tests. You will also learn how to report on testing progress and provide necessary evidence to support your evaluations of system quality.

With a quarter-century of software and systems engineering experience, author Rex Black is President of RBCS, a leader in software, hardware, and systems testing, and is the most prolific author practising in the field of software testing today. He has published several books on testing that sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. He is President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and is a Director of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB).

This book will also help you prepare for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst exam. Included are sample exam questions, at the appropriate level of difficulty, for most of the learning objectives covered by the ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus. The ISTQB certification programme is the leading software tester certification programme in the world. With about 400,000 certificate holders and a global presence in 50 countries, you can be confident in the value and international stature that the Advanced Test Analyst certificate can offer you.

The 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised and is aligned with the curriculum. In addition, some minor corrections have been included.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781937538682

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Rocky Nook

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: 50+

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 376

About the Author

With over 30 years of software and systems engineering experience, Rex Black is President of RBCS (www.rbcs-us.com), a leader in software, hardware, and systems testing. For twenty years, RBCS has delivered consulting, outsourcing, and training services in the areas of software, hardware, and systems testing and quality. Employing the industry's most experienced and recognized consultants, RBCS conducts product testing, builds and improves testing groups, and provides testing staff for hundreds of clients worldwide. Ranging from Fortune 20 companies to start-ups, RBCS clients save time and money through higher quality, improved product development, decreased tech support calls, improved reputation, and more. As the leader of RBCS, Rex is the most prolific author practicing in the field of software testing today. His popular first book, Managing the Testing Process, has sold over 100,000 copies around the world, including Japanese, Chinese, and Indian releases, and is now in its third edition. His eleven other books, Advanced Software Testing: Volumes I, II, and III, Critical Testing Processes, Foundations of Software Testing, Pragmatic Software Testing, Fundamentos de Pruebas de Software, Testing Metrics, Improving the Testing Process, Improving the Software Process, and The Expert Test Manager, have also sold tens of thousands of copies, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indian, and Russian editions. He has written over fifty articles, presented hundreds of papers, workshops, and seminars, and given about seventy-five keynotes and other speeches at conferences and events around the world. Rex is the past President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board and of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board.He has written over 50 articles, presented hundreds of papers, workshops, and seminars, and given about 75 keynote and other speeches at conferences and events around the world. Rex is the past President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board and of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board.

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