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Twelve Top Questions about ISTQB Certification
Q. 1: What is ISTQB?
ISTQB stands for "International Software Testing Qualifications Board". It is Belgium based International body legally established in the year 2002.
Software testing professionals from all over the world joined hands in formulating standardized contents for further education in the field of Software Testing. It is a multiple-choice exam & is an education program offered in 38 countries
ISTQB Website
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Q. 2: How many Levels of Certification are provided by ISTQB?
The ISTQB has come out with an International Qualification Scheme called "ISTQB Certified Tester".
Presently there are two levels of exams leading to the specific levels of certification.
1) Foundation Level Certification: Name of this certification is "Certified Tester Foundation Level" (CTFL). This is the only one foundation level exam. This is an entry-level certification meant for people entering the field of testing and for experienced professionals desiring to move up the ladder of ISTQB certifications.
Foundation Level Certification offers evidence that the certified person has a broad understanding of the key concepts & fundamental best practices of software testing.
2) Advanced Level Certification: This is the intermediate level certification. Name of this certification is "Certified Tester Advanced Level" (CTAL).
Advanced Level Certification offers evidence that the certified person is a committed testing professional and has thorough understanding of key concepts & advanced best practices of software testing.
The prerequisites for applying for the Advanced level exam are as under:
A) For Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) Holders in Computer Science or related fields
1) Must have passed the Foundation Level Exam
2) 24 Months of Testing Experience in IT, Testing, Development, QA, Engineering or related fields (For any 2 sub-levels)
3) Min. 36 Months of experience mandatory for Advanced Level Complete Certification (For all 3 sub-levels)
B) For Non Bachelor ’s Degree (or higher) Holders in Computer Science or related fields
1) Must have passed the Foundation Level Exam
2) 60 Months of Testing Experience in IT, Testing, Development, QA, Engineering or related fields
Sub Levels of Advanced Level certifications: The Advanced Level certification exam has following three inter-related sublevels. Candidate can go in for either or all of these advanced level certifications.
Sub Level -1: Technical Test Analyst
Sub Level -2: Test Analyst
Sub Level -3: Test Manager
Key Features of the 3 - Advanced Sublevel exams
a) A single syllabus exists for all the three sublevels.
b) There is a separate paper for every sub-level and every exam is of 180 Minutes Duration.
c) Sub-Levels can be taken up in any order.
d) An individual Certificate is granted on successful completion of every sublevel exam.
Additional Advanced Level Certification: After completing the above three advanced level certifications, one can go in for an additional Advanced Level Certification by the name "Advanced Level (CTAL) – Full Advanced Level". This is an exam of 1.5 hours duration.
3) Expert Level Certification: Has not started yet. Expert Level Certification is meant for leaders of the field of software testing with eight or more years of experience.
Expert Level Certification offers evidence that the certified person is a seasoned testing professional and has consistent understanding & execution of proven cutting edge techniques in testing.
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Q. 3: Who provides the ISTQB Certification?
Almost all-major countries are the member of the parent body i.e. ISTQB. These member countries have their local Software Testing Qualification Boards. These local boards provide their inputs to the syllabus and question papers for various exams including the process of examination.
Such boards conduct the exams strictly in accordance with the common syllabus defined by ISTQB & provide necessary certification.
In India, ITB (Indian Testing Board) is the ISTQB approved national board & provides the "ISTQB Certified Tester" Certification in India.
ITB (Indian Testing Board) Website
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Q. 4: What is the period of validity of ISTQB Certifications?
1) ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level Certificate (CTFL): Valid for whole Life.
2) ISTQB Certified Tester - Advanced Level Certificate (CTAL): Valid for whole Life.
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Q. 5: What are the Advantages of ISTQB Certifications?
1) It is a known fact that the common practices generally lag behind the best practices by around 25 - 30 years. Basic advantage of ISTQB certifications is that these are aimed at bringing the common practices to the level of best practices.
2) ISTQB certifications are of International nature, whose certificate is recognized in several countries across various continents.
3) Since the syllabus of ISTQB certification exams is targeted to various concepts & techniques having real-world application, the ISTQB certification carries respect of the highest order among the International community.
4) ISTQB certification means an automatic certificate of sound practical knowledge & high caliber of the certified professional. This is certainly regarded as a golden feather in the cap of the certified person.
5) Due to great respect commanded by the ISTQB certification in the trade, it helps the aspirants in shaping their career path.
6) ISTQB certification provides a rock solid foundation for professional growth to the certified person.
7) ISTQB delivers value to the software testing profession itself.
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Q. 6: What are the Salient Features of the Foundation Level (CTFL) Exam?
1) It is a Knowledge Based Exam.
2) The aspirant need not have any prior experience.
3) No re-certification is required after some time, since the certificate remains valid for the whole life.
4) The Syllabus is very well structured & easy to understand.
5) This certification signifies that the:
a) Aspirant is committed to the software testing as a profession
b) Aspirant is very well conversant with various concepts and terminology of testing.
c) Aspirant is able to use the specialized techniques like code coverage analysis, boundary values analysis & Equivalence partitioning etc.
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Q. 7: What is the Structure of Foundation Level Exam conducted by ITB?
This exam is designed to evaluate the aspirant’s knowledge & understanding of the entire syllabus of Foundation level exam.
All ISTQB Foundation exams use the same format with following features:
1) This is a Closed Book Exam – Requiring you to darken the appropriate circle with the help of a pencil.
2) Exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions each carrying 1 point for the correct answer (Total 40 Points)
3) Each question presents 4 possible answers, out of which only one is the correct one.
4) Time allowed for finishing the test: 75 Minutes
5) Passing Score: More than 65% (Minimum 26 Points are required to pass)
6) There is no negative marking.
7) %age breakup of questions in the exam:
a) 50% Questions – K1 Level (To check basic knowledge & remembering ability of a concept)
b) 30% Questions – K2 Level (To check the ability to compare, classify & summarize)
c) 20% Questions – K3 Level (To check the ability to analyze, apply the knowledge. Can include Numericals as well)
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Q. 8: What is the Syllabus for various ISTQB certifications Exams?
Download the syllabus from the following links:
1) ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) Syllabus - 2007
2) ISTQB Advanced Level (CTAL) Syllabus - 2007
The Advanced Level syllabus is divided into three areas like:
a) Advanced behavioral testing or Black Box testing & testing standards for business oriented testing professionals.
b) Test automation and advanced structural testing or White Box testing for programmers & software testers.
c) Sophisticated test management concepts for Professional Managers.
The Advanced Level syllabus covers following topics:
a) Basic Aspects of Software Testing
b) Testing Processes
c) Test Management
d) Test Techniques
e) Testing of Software Characteristics
f) Reviews
g) Incident Management
h) Standards & Test Improvement Process
j) Test Tools & Automation
k) People Skills - Team Composition
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Q. 9: How do I Prepare for the ISTQB Exams? Is there any exam guide available?
There is no study material supplied by ITB.
There are four main options to prepare for the ISTQB exams:
1) Self-guided Self-study: The process can begin with downloading the Foundation Level Syllabus and Advanced Level Syllabus and Glossary of Terms Ver. 2.0 Dec. 2007 & using these documents to guide your preparation.
The use of the syllabus and glossary is extremely essential no matter what mode of preparation you choose.
2) Use of Books: Pick up a few books, along with copies of the relevant standards, and study them. The use of syllabus and glossary is again essential here as well.
You can have one of the best book that is entirely focused on ISTQB Certification – i.e. Foundations of Software Testing - ISTQB Certification : By Dorothy Graham, Erik van Veenendaal, Isabel Evans & Rex Black
Three types of guides for preparing for different Exams on "ISTQB Certified Tester" covering varying levels of expertise are available from Rex Black Consulting Services.
a) ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Test Analyst Exam Preparation Guide.
Cost of the Guide 319 $
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b) ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Test Manager Exam Preparation Guide.
Cost of the Guide 319 $
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c) ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Exam Preparation Guide.
Cost of the Guide 279 $
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3) E-learning Material: Offered by websites like SoftwareTestingGenius
a) Over Six Hundred Unique Sample Question Papers
Download the Largest Database of Unique Sample Question Papers
b) Many E-books & MS Powerpoint Presentations especially prepared by ISTQB Trainers. To get your absolutely free copy by mail, please write to
software.testing.genius@gmail.com
4) Instructor lead training courses: Offered by many ISTQB accredited Institutes available on the internet. These training providers are bound to maintain course material aligned to the syllabus prescribed by ISTQB
Matrix of syllabus for ISTQB Training: The syllabus is organized & guided by following Five "Learning Objectives"
1) Learning Objective –1: General Instructional objectives.
2) Learning Objective –2: List of information to teach like various descriptions & references – if any.
3) Learning Objective –3: Learning objectives for each knowledge area describing cognitive learning outcome & mindset the students must have.
4) Learning Objective –4: Definitions of major concepts to teach – i.e. coming from standards & accepted literature.
5) Learning Objective –5: List of terms the students must store in their mind & recollect as & when a situation calls for it.
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Q. 10: Whether certification exam is same everywhere?
1) Every country’s testing board follows the same format for exams conducted by them
2) Exams at different countries may contain different questions. However the questions are selected from an international pool of questions.
3) Even if the questions are different at different countries, their difficulty level is similar or comparable.
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Q. 11: How to register for the Foundation Level Exam (CTFL) with ITB?
1) Check the examination schedule for your city.
2) Fill the Online Enrolment Form
3) If you have any queries fill Online Enquiry Form
4) You would immediately receive a confirmation mail in your Personal ID along with further instructions
5) Make a payment of the specified amount to the "Indian Testing Board"
6) You will be informed of the timing and procedure of the examination.
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Q. 12: Whether ITB / ISTQB certification can be taken Online?
The exam is not available online, thus the aspirant need to take the exam at the designated examination Center.
Useful Tips & Tricks for success in ISTQB exam:
ISTQB foundation level certification (CTFL) exam is the simplest of all. Software testers can cross this bridge quite comfortably by using following tips to the best of their advantage.
Before the Exam:
1) Read the syllabus thoroughly.
2) Do your own self-assessment by solving as many sample papers as possible & that too, without jumping to their answers. Answers should be used as a final check only.
During the Exam:
1) Objective type questions are quite simple but confusing, since answers have great similarity. Chose the answer that appears more appropriate by the process of elimination.
2) It is best to read the question twice or thrice or even more to understand the actual gist of the question (Be careful do not spend too much time on just one question itself - simultaneously keep an eye on the clock all the time). The idea of repeated reading of the question is to grab the important key words deliberately inserted in the question to judge the ability & presence of mind of the aspirant.
3) Never try to hastily jump to the answer – reason being you may fail to notice some typical catch in the question due to your haste. Thus the best way is to check all options before making your selection.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Twelve Top Questions about ISTQB Certification
Thursday, November 18, 2010
How to tell if your Facebook account is hacked, and what to do about it
We all love Facebook, but if you’re not careful, your security may be compromised. From phishing, to automated spam, or simply forgetting to logout at a public terminal, there are a lot of things that might go wrong. So, similar to what we did when we showed you how to deal with Gmail hacking, here’s a quick guide on how deal with hacked accounts on Facebook.
1. How to check for suspicious activity on Facebook
In order to see if anything is happening behind your back here’s how you check first.
First, go to Account Settings
Then go to Account Security
Then you’ll see a list of recent activity. If you see something that doesn’t look quite right, simply click the end activity button, and it remotely logs out that particular session.
2. How to get notified if a new device logs into your Facebook account
If you go to the same security menu detailed above you’ll also see an option to get notified via email or mobile phone. This allows you to have a more proactive response to potential Facebook security risks.
3. What can you do if your Facebook account is hacked
What you’d generally do on the spot would be to reset your password right away.
However,
1. If the login email address that you normally use to log in to your Facebook has been taken over by another person (i.e., you can no longer access your email account), click here.
2. If the login email address listed on your Facebook has been removed by another person (i.e., someone has replaced your login email address with one that you do not control), click here.
If your account is spamming your friends, do also do some free checks for malware and viruses.
Of course, prevention is better than cure so do take your time to read Facebook’s extensive coverage about resolving these incidents.
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How to Check if Your Gmail Account Has Been Hacked
If you’re worried about email security, here is a step by step guide to help you check and determine if your Gmail account has been hacked or compromised in any way.
Step 1: Find the ‘Last Account Activity’ Section Your Inbox
At the bottom of your Gmail inbox there is a ‘Last Account Activity’ section. Click on ‘details’ to launch the full blown monitor.
Step 2: See who has accessed your Gmail account recently
Next, what you’ll see is a table of the most recent activity from your Gmail account. It shows you
* How it was accessed (Browser/mobile etc)
* Where exactly the IP address is (So you can do some further digging)
* When it was accessed
Step 3: Understand the IP addresses – Has your Gmail really been hacked?
If you see IP addresses from different countries, don’t be too quick to panic. If you use any 3rd party services which hook-up to your Gmail account, they will almost certainly show up in your activity log. To do you own investigation, you can use DomainTools to identify the IP address. This will help you differentiate normal activity and your Gmail account being hacked.
Step 4: Understand the alerts – Google’s way of highlighting suspicious activity
Google will also do it’s fair share of monitoring, and will also alert you if it sees suspicious activity both in your inbox, as well as your recent activity log. When this happens, and the IP addresses look suspicious, it is advisable to play it safe, assume your Gmail account has been hacked, and change your passwords immediately.
Step 5: Sign Out All Other Sessions – If you forgot to sign out on a public computer
If you are worried you did not not sign out of a public computer, you can ‘sign out all other sessions’. This won’t fix any hacked Gmail accounts, but it will resolve any careless mistakes. This is also useful if you happen to lose your mobile phone and you want to ensure your email is not read by others.
Step 6: What to do if your Gmail account has really been hacked
The first thing you do is change both your password and security question right away. Then make sure your new choices are very secure. Google themselves have some really good tips http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=29409. For example in the case of security questions:
* Choose a question only you know the answer to – make sure the question isn’t associated with your password.
* Pick a question that can’t be answered through research (for example, avoid your mother’s maiden name, your birth date, your first or last name, your social security number, your phone number, your pet’s name, etc.).
* Make sure your answer is memorable, but not easy to guess. Use an answer that is a complete sentence for even more security.
So there you have it. A step-by-step guide on fully understanding Gmail’s account activity log, and how to check if your Gmail account has been hacked :)
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Friday, November 5, 2010
vFacer v2.2 (Mobile Face Recognition Software) S60v3
vFacer v2.2 (Mobile Face Recognition Software)
Well friends, a Catalan company has developed a software protection for mobilephones, which can block device and to unlock through the front chamber will make a scan of the face and if it corresponds with the default in a profile that you have to do before, lets you access. If the lighting is not good (at night, for example) can also unlock by entering a code before you default has to adjust the profile before he commented. I have tried it on the N95 and it works perfectly, 2 files are installed separately and only you create an icon. Start up perfectly, you give to create new profile, you must enter a name, makes you 3 pictures of the face and then intruducir the code to dial in case of low light. You have the option of multiple profiles, and the first to be created is the Administrator and it is impossible to erase (only uninstalling and reinstalling the application). Theapplication is in English but understands perfectly. The only thing missing for me to run (because I already have my profile set up and each time I want to access the application makes me face recognition and all that works right) is to make it work locks and unlocks the keypad that’s not make it though the objective of the implementation is essentially that.
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Internet Download Manager v6.03 Build 4 + Patch
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Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 5 times, resume and schedule downloads. Comprehensive error recovery and resume capability will restart broken or interrupted downloads due to lost connections, network problems, computer shutdowns, or unexpected power outages. Simple graphic user interface makes IDM user friendly and easy to use.Internet Download Manager has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation and safe multipart downloading technology to accelerate your downloads. Unlike other download managers and accelerators Internet Download Manager segments downloaded files dynamically during download process and reuses available connections without additional connect and login stages to achieve best acceleration performance.
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TrojanHunter 5.3
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TrojanHunter is an advanced trojan scanner and toolbox, that searches for and removes trojans from your system. It uses several proven methods to find a wide variety of trojans such as file scanning, port scanning, memory scanning and registry scanning. The difference to many other trojan scanners is that TrojanHunter also allows you to add custom trojan definitions and detection rules using the easy to understand dialogs. It includes several additional tools, including a NetStat viewer, Memory String Extractor, Process Viewer, Auto-Start Explorer and various plug-ins for advanced users. TrojanHunter comes with a Live Update features that keeps the Trojan signatures current.
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