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ISEB & ISTQB Exam Tips & preparation for the exam

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ISEB & ISTQB Exam Tips & preparation for the exam No matter how much time you spend studying for your ISEB or ISTQB software testing certification exam, it will all be for naught if you are not mentally-prepared the day of the actual exam. It is very important to be in good mental and physical condition for the exam. A small amount of stress can get you psyched, but too much mental or physical strain can be detrimental to your performance. The last thing you want to do is to sabotage your efforts by ignoring your well-being. It is a proven fact that for some people, taking an exam can be a nerve-wracking experience. This article aims to offer some practical advice to help you be your best on exam day. Before the Exam First and foremost, you obviously must adequately study for your ISEB or ISTQB exam before you take it. Refuse to believe the student who says he or she only revises the night before the examination and still gets through! No matter what metho

10 Best Practices to Enhance Software Testing Efficiency

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10 Best Practices to Enhance Software Testing Efficiency Software testing comes in many forms. From functional testing to regression testing to usability testing, there are literally dozens of iterations of software testing techniques out there. But no matter which form of testing you specialize in, there are several best practices that can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your efforts. Without further ado, here is the list of top-10 best practices, in no particular order. Institute Defined Entry and Exit Criteria The concept here is that every step in the testing process should have specific entry and exit criteria. The criteria dictate when each step in the process begins and ends. The main benefit of this approach is that it tends to reduce testing gaps, because it drastically reduces the ambiguity that is often inherent in the process and also allows management to have more visibility into the process. Test on a Variety of Platforms Thanks to t

What are the 7 Principles of ISEB Software Testing?

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What are the 7 Principles of ISEB Software Testing? ISEB Software Testing Foundation training courses introduce students to the fundamentals of software testing, including the reasons for carrying out tests, basic test processes and the general principles that underpin testing good practice. Knowing these principles, and understanding how they affect the software tester, is crucial to passing the ISEB Software Testing Foundation exam. 1. Testing shows the presence of bugs That is, testing can show that problems exist, but not that problems do not exist. This principle lies at the core of ISEB Software Testing guidance. An astute test analyst understands that even if a test does not reveal any faults, the subject of the test is not necessarily error-free. The key objective of carrying out a test is to identify defects. Working under the assumption that every product will contain defects of some kind, a test that reveals errors is generally better than one that does n

Does my company need a license for ISEB ISTQB?

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Does my company need a license for ISEB ISTQB? If you run a software testing group in a small to mid-sized company, at some point you have likely thought about training your employees for ISEB or ISTQB certifications. As you probably already know, there are many benefits of becoming certified, such as the fact that your employees' software testing skills, efficiency, and accuracy would be substantially improved. However, depending on how many employees you have in your group, this effort could get costly. To cap your costs, purchasing a company-wide training course license is something worth considering. What is a Company License? A company-wide license typically provides permanent access to ISEB and ISTQB training materials for an unlimited number of company employees. Licenses can typically be acquired for instructor-led classroom training as well as self-study courses. They can also usually be purchased for any certification level, including ISEB Foundatio

Test Analyst, Job in Cambridge

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Test Analyst, Job in Cambridge I found this position on Monster.co.uk . Thought it would be useful for my readers whom have completed ISEB ISTQB and are looking for work. The position is held in Cambridge and has a annual salary of 30,000. You can apply here . Job Title: Test Analyst Location: Cambridge Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen with our client, a market leader in their field, for a Software Test analyst to join their team in Cambridge. This 12 month fixed term contract will enable the successful candidate to develop their skill set in a fast paced, cutting edge environment. The ideal candidate have strong experience working in all stages of the STLC. You will be self motivated and have a keen eye for detail. Key Duties: - Creating test documentation - Functional testing - Regression testing - Compile test record/reports - Communicate findings to test manager Key Skills Required: - Strong knowledge of the STLC - Unix experience - Experi

Senior Test Analyst / QA Engineer, Job in Bedfordshire UK

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Senior Test Analyst / QA Engineer, Job in Bedfordshire UK I found this position on Monster.co.uk . Thought it would be useful for my readers whom have completed ISEB ISTQB and are looking for work. You can apply here We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer / Test Analyst with experience of designing, developing and executing test plans in an Agile environment for a market leader and expanding software solutions company in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Any experience of Jira, Wiki and/or Zephyr would be ideal but not essential.   As the successful Senior Test Analyst / QA Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and executing test plans as well as providing team and technical leadership across an Agile environment involving solution design, test planning, functional testing, defect management and process improvements.   As a Senior QA Engineer / Test Analyst you are likely to understand client server and web based applications as well as exposure to t