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Fundamentals Of Testing
45 Lessons-
StartWhy is Testing Necessary?
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StartTypical Objectives of Testing
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StartQuestions: Identify typical test objectives
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StartErrors, Defects, Failures and Root Causes
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StartQuestions: Distinguish between root cause, error, defect, and failure
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StartStatic and Dynamic Testing
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StartVerification and Validation
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StartWhat is Testing
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StartQuestions: Exemplify why testing is necessary
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StartTesting and Debugging
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StartQuestions: Differentiate testing from debugging
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StartTesting’s Contributions to Success
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StartQuality Assurance and Testing
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StartQuestions: Recall the relation between testing and quality assurance
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StartThe concept of coverage in software testing
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StartThe Seven Testing Principles
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StartQuestions: Explain the seven testing principles
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StartTest conditions, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Suites.
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StartTest Activities, Testware and Test Roles
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StartTest Activities and Tasks
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StartTest Planning
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StartTest Monitoring and Control
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StartTest Analysis
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StartTest Design
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StartTest Implementation
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StartTest Execution
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StartTest Completion
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StartQuestions: Summarize the different test activities and tasks
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StartTest Process In Context
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StartQuestions: Explain the impact of context on the test process
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StartTestware
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StartQuestions: Differentiate the testware that supports the test activities
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StartTraceability between the Test Basis and Test Work Products
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StartQuestions: Explain the value of maintaining traceability
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StartRoles in Testing
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StartQuestions: Compare the different roles in testing
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StartEssential Skills and Good Practices in Testing
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StartGeneric Skills Required for Testing
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StartCommunication Skills for Testers
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StartQuestions: Give examples of the generic skills required for testing
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StartWhole Team Approach
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StartQuestions: Recall the advantages of the whole team approach
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StartIndependence of Testing
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StartQuestions: Distinguish the benefits and drawbacks of independence of testing
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StartFundamentals of Testing Quiz
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Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
40 Lessons-
StartSoftware Development Lifecycle Models
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StartSequential Development Models: the Waterfall
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StartThe V-Model
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StartIterative incremental development
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StartBonus Lecture: What is Agile
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StartBonus Lecture: Agile Software Development and the Agile Manifesto
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StartBonus Lecture: Scrum
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StartImpact of the Software Development Lifecycle on Testing
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StartExplain the impact of the chosen software development lifecycle on testing
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StartSoftware Development Lifecycle and Good Testing Practices
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StartQuestions: Recall good testing practices that apply to all SDLCs
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StartTesting as a Driver for Software Development
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StartQuestions: Recall the examples of test-first approaches to development
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StartDevOps and Testing
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StartQuestions: Summarize how DevOps might have an impact on testing
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StartShift-Left Approach
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StartQuestions: Explain the shift-left approach
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StartRetrospectives and Process Improvement
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StartQuestions: How retrospectives can be used as a mechanism for process improvement
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StartTest Levels
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StartComponent Testing
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StartIntegration Testing
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StartSystem Testing
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StartSystem Integration Testing
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StartAcceptance Testing
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StartQuestions: Distinguish the different test levels
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StartTest Types
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StartFunctional Testing
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StartNon-functional Testing
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StartBlackbox Testing
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StartWhite-box Testing
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StartTest Types and Test Levels
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StartQuestions: Distinguish the different test types
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StartConfirmation Testing and Regression Testing
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StartQuestions: Distinguish confirmation testing from regression testing
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StartMaintenance Testing
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StartTriggers for Maintenance
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StartImpact Analysis
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StartQuestions: Summarize maintenance testing and its triggers
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StartTesting Through the SDLC Quiz
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Static Testing
18 Lessons-
StartStatic Testing Basics
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StartDifferences between Static and Dynamic Testing
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StartQuestions: Compare and contrast static and dynamic testing
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StartWork Products that Can Be Examined by Static Testing
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StartQuestions: Types of products that can be examined by static test techniques
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StartBenefits of Static Testing
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StartQuestions: Explain the value of static testing
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StartBenefits of Early and Frequent Stakeholder Feedback
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StartQuestions: Identify the benefits of early and frequent stakeholder feedback
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StartWork Product Review Process
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StartQuestions: Summarize the activities of the review process
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StartRoles and responsibilities in Reviews
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StartQuestions: Recall principal roles when performing reviews
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StartReview Types
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StartQuestions: Compare and contrast the different review types
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StartSuccess Factors for Reviews
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StartQuestions: Recall the factors that contribute to a successful review
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StartStatic Testing Quiz
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Test Analysis and Design
34 Lessons-
StartIntroduction to Test Analysis and Design
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StartCategories of Test Techniques
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StartQuestions: Distinguish black-box, white-box and experience-based test techniques
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StartBlack-box Test Techniques
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StartEquivalence Partitioning
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StartQuestions: Use equivalence partitioning to derive test cases
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StartBoundary Value Analysis
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StartQuestions: Use boundary value analysis to derive test cases
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StartDecision Table Testing
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StartQuestions: Use decision table testing to derive test cases
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StartState Transition Testing
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StartQuestions: Use state transition testing to derive test cases
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StartWhite-box Test Techniques
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StartStatement Testing and Coverage
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StartQuestions: Explain statement testing
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StartBranch Testing and Coverage
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StartQuestions: Explain branch testing
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StartThe Value of White-box Testing
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StartQuestions: Explain the value of white-box testing
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StartExperience-based Test Techniques
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StartError Guessing
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StartQuestions: Explain error guessing
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StartExploratory Testing
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StartQuestions: Explain exploratory testing
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StartChecklist-based Testing
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StartQuestions: Explain checklist-based testing
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StartCollaboration-based Test Approaches
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StartCollaborative User Story Writing
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StartQuestions: Explain how to write user stories in collaboration with developers
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StartAcceptance Criteria
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StartQuestions: Classify the different options for writing acceptance criteria
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StartAcceptance Test-driven Development (ATDD)
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StartQuestions: Use acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) to derive test cases
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StartTest Analysis and Design Quiz
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Managing the Test Activities
37 Lessons-
StartTest Planning
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StartPurpose and Content of a Test Plan
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StartQuestions: Exemplify the purpose and content of a test plan
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StartAgile planning vs Traditional planning
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StartTester's Contribution to Iteration and Release Planning
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StartQuestions: Recognize how a tester adds value to iteration and release planning
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StartEntry Criteria and Exit Criteria
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StartQuestions: Compare and contrast entry criteria and exit criteria
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StartEstimation Techniques
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StartQuestions: Use estimation techniques to calculate the required test effort
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StartTest Case Prioritization
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StartQuestions: Apply test case prioritization
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StartTest Pyramid
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StartQuestions: Recall the concepts of the test pyramid
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StartTesting Quadrants
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StartQuestions: Summarize the testing quadrants
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StartRisk and Testing
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StartRisk Definition and Risk Attributes
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StartQuestions: Identify risk level by using risk likelihood and risk impact
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StartProduct and Project Risks
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StartQuestions: Distinguish between project risks and product risks
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StartProduct Risk Analysis
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StartQuestions: Explain how product risk analysis may influence thoroughness
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StartProduct Risk Control
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StartQuestions: Explain what measures can be taken in response to analyzed risks
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StartTest Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion
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StartMetrics Used in Testing
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StartQuestions: Recall metrics used for testing
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StartPurpose, Content, and Audience for Test Reports
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StartQuestions: Summarize the purposes, content, and audiences for test reports
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StartCommunicating the Status of Testing
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StartQuestions: Exemplify how to communicate the status of testing
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StartConfiguration Management
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StartQuestions: Summarize how configuration management supports testing
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StartDefect Management
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StartQuestions: Prepare a defect report
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StartManaging the Test Activities Quiz
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ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) V4.0 + Practice Exams - 2025
Be an ISTQB certified tester and Learn the basics of Software testing principles and techniques
Course Description
The course is a complete explanation of the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus V4.
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This course is designed for people seeking foundation-level certification based on the ISTQB certification program. The terms used in this course are taken from the current ISTQB glossary.
I have helped thousands of people get into the IT field as testers by just getting them certified using this course. I also have helped many people get a better job in a better company by taking this course.
Besides learning the basics of software testing and the effect of testing and quality on the overall software life cycle, I'll concentrate heavily on helping you pass the exam from your first trial. and I do that by solving hundreds of questions with you and giving you exam tips in every area. and being with you answering all your questions all the time
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Course Curriculum
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