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GAQM CTIL-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Software Testing Fundamentals | 20% | - Test levels and types - Testing principles and objectives - Manual vs automated testing - SDLC and testing lifecycle |
| Test Design Techniques | 25% | - White-box and grey-box testing - Exploratory testing - Black-box testing methods
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| Specialized Testing & Tools | 15% | - Agile and Scrum testing concepts - Test tools and automation fundamentals - Non-functional testing
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| Test Execution & Defect Management | 20% | - Test case design and specification - Traceability matrix and test summary reports - Test procedure and execution - Defect lifecycle, severity vs priority |
| Test Planning & Management | 20% | - Test estimation and scheduling - Progress monitoring and reporting - Test strategy and planning - Risk-based testing |
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The official GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) outline weights its topics like this:
- Test Design Techniques (25%)
- Specialized Testing & Tools (15%)
- Software Testing Fundamentals (20%)
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GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) Sample Questions:
Question #1
You need to test that the rules have been correctly set up in the configuration table, according to the specification. Which one of the following test design techniques would be most suitable for this?
- A. Decision table testing.
- B. Data flow testing.
- C. Boundary value analysis.
- D. Statement testing.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Question #2
Which of the following best describes the order in which this should be carried out?
a.Decide which category of test design technique to use.
b.Review test specifications.
c.Write test procedures.
d.Create test cases.
e.Identify test conditions.
- A. e, b, a, d then c.
- B. b, e, a, d then c.
- C. a, b, d, e then c.
- D. b, a, d, c then e.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Question #3
At the end of Sprint 1, which of the following would give the best indication of test coverage?
- A. Number of user-stories required to define the trading environment.
- B. Percentage of user-stories tested and passed for the trading environment.
- C. Amount of unit testing planned by developers for each user-story associated with the trading environment.
- D. Number of links required to the stock exchange.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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