ISTQB Foundation Level Mobile Application Testing

ideal for

The Mobile Application Testing Foundation Level qualification is aimed at the following main groups of professionals:

• Professionals who have achieved in-depth testing experience in traditional methods and would like to acquire specific competence for testing mobile applications.

• Junior professional testers who are just starting in the testing profession and would like to know more about the tester’s role when developing mobile applications.

• Professionals who are experienced in their role and need more understanding and knowledge about how to perform and manage testing on all levels in mobile projects.

These professionals include people who are in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.

This Mobile Application Testing Foundation Level certification may also be appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing in the mobile testing world, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.

objectives

This certification is intended for professionals who are working with mobile technology. The certification provides an insight into methods, techniques and tools a professional may use to test mobile applications. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing mobile projects or are working within companies that plan to do so. The certification provides an advantage for those who would like to know the required mobile project activities, roles, methods, and methodologies specific to their role.

prerequisite knowledge

Candidates wishing to be certified as Mobile Application Testing Foundation Level must already hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

course program

• Business and Technology Drivers

• Mobile Application Test Types

• Common Test Types and Test Process for Mobile Application

• Mobile Applications Platforms, Tools and Environment

• Automating the test Execution

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVERS

• Mobile Analytics Data

• Business Models for Mobile App

• Mobile Device Types

• Types of Mobile Applications

• Mobile Application Architecture

• Test Strategy for Mobile Apps

• Challenges of Mobile Application Testing

• Risks in Mobile Application Testing

MOBILE APPLICATION TEST TYPES

• Testing for Compatibility with Device Hardware

• • Testing for Device Features

  • Testing for Different Displays

  • Testing for Device Temperature

  • Testing for Device Input Sensors

  • Testing Various Input Methods

  • Testing for Typical Interrupts

  • Testing for Access Permission to Device Features

  • Testing for Power Consumption and State

• Testing for App Interaction with Software Device

• • Testing for Notifications

  • Testing for Quick Access

  • Testing for OS-provided User Preferences

  • Testing for Different types of Apps

  • Testing for Inter-operability with Multiple platforms and OS versions

  • Testing for Co-existence with other Apps on the Device

• Testing Various Connectivity Methods

COMMON TEST TYPES AND TEST PROCESS FOR MOBILE APPLICATION

• Common Test Types Applicable for Mobile testing

• • Installability Testing

  • Security Testing

  • Performance Testing

  • Stress Testing

  • Usability Testing

  • Database Testing

  • Globalization and Localization Testing

  • Accessibility Testing

• Additional Test Levels applicable for Mobile Applications

• • Field Testing

  • Testing for Application Store Approval and Post-release Testing

• Experience-based Testing Techniques

• • Personas and Mnemonics

  • Tours and Heuristics

  • Mobile App Specific Tours

  • Session Based Test management

• Mobile Test Process

• Mobile Test Approaches

MOBILE APPLICATIONS PLATFORMS, TOOLS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Development Platforms for Mobile Applications

• Common Development Platform Tools

• Emulators & Simulators

• • Overview of Emulators & Simulators

  • Using Emulators and Simulators

• Setting up a Test Lab

AUTOMATING THE TEST EXECUTION

• Automation Approaches and Frameworks

• Automation Solutions for Mobile Application Testing

• Evaluation of Test Automation Tools for Mobile Applications

• Approaches Test Lab Creation