Book description
This book covers the ISTQB Expert Level Test Manager syllabus and is a complete, one-stop preparation guide for the reader who is otherwise qualified (based on experience as a test manager) to take the Expert Level Test Manager exam. Included are extensive hands-on exercises and sample exam questions that comply with ISTQB standards for Expert Level exams.
The ISTQB certification program is the leading software tester certification program in the world. With more than 500,000 certificates issued and a global presence in 70 countries, you can be confident in the value and international stature that the ISTQB Expert Level certificate can offer you.
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Rex Black
- Leo van der Aalst
- James L. Rommens
- Rex Black’s Acknowledgements
- Leo van der Aalst’s Acknowledgements
- James L. Rommens’ Acknowledgements
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1 Test Missions, Policies, Strategies, and Goals
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Mission, Policy, and Metrics of Success
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1.3 Test Strategies
- 1.3.1 The Contents of the Test Strategy
- 1.3.2 Analytical Strategies
- 1.3.3 Model-Based Strategies
- 1.3.4 Methodical Strategies
- 1.3.5 Process- or Standard-Compliant Strategies
- 1.3.6 Reactive Strategies
- 1.3.7 Consultative Strategies
- 1.3.8 Regression-Averse and Test Automation Strategies
- 1.3.9 Developing a Workable Test Strategy
- 1.4 Alignment of Test Policy and Test Strategy with the Organization
- 1.5 Sample Exam Questions
- 2 Managing the Test Team
- 3 Managing External Relationships
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4 Managing Across the Organization
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Types of External Relationships
- 4.3 Placement of the Test Team
- 4.4 Stakeholder Communication
- 4.5 Creating and Building Relationships
- 4.6 Advocating Quality Activities Across the Organization
- 4.7 Integrating Tools Across the Organization
- 4.8 Handling Ethical Issues
- 4.9 Sample Exam Questions
- 5 Project Management Essentials
- 6 Test Project Evaluation and Reporting
- 7 Testing Considerations for Domain and Project Factors
- 8 Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency
- Appendix A: The Expert Test Manager Exams
- Appendix B: Answers and Explanations for Chapter Sample Questions
Product information
- Title: The Expert Test Manager
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2017
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681983189
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