Monday, 12 August 2013

levels of istqb



What is ISTQB :

ISTQB is a software testing qualification certification  organizatiom the full form of istqb is International software testing qualification board.It was founded in Edinburgh in November 2002, ISTQB is legally registered in Belgium.

The ISTQB is responsible for the international qualification scheme called "ISTQB Certified Tester".
The qualifications are based on a syllabus, and there is a hierarchy of   qualifications and guidelines for accreditation and examination.

What is ISTQB certification?
ISTQB certification is the certification exam conducted by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). ISTQB certification exams are conducted internationally
ISTQB provides 3 levels of certification:

    ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
    ISTQB Advanced Level (CTAL)
    Expert Level (CTEL)

In order to get certified, you must successfully pass the ISTQB certification exams. In order to pass the test you must acquire professional knowledge in the field of testing, and be familiar with the basics and work processes of software testing. For all three levels of certification, international working groups of ISTQB develop and maintain internationally uniform curricula and exams

What are the benefits of ISTQB certification?
Benefits of ISTQB certification for individuals:
    Certification represents recognition of a particular individual’s professional competence.
    Prestige for the individual and a competitive advantage over non-certified individuals in the same field.Many companies consider ISTQB certification as a plus point for employees during appraisals.
    During employee recruitment, many companies prefer certified employees over non certified employees.


Benefits of ISTQB certification for Organizations:

    Establishment of a professional standard for employees in the field of Software testing.
    Assist the employers in making hiring decisions.
    Highly trained and competent workforce for employers.


What is the format of ISTQB certification exam?

Foundation Level ISTQB certification exam format:

    Number of Questions:  40
    Question types: multiple-choice questions, with a scoring of 1 point for each correct answer
    Passing marks:  65% (26 or more points)
    ISTQB Certification Exam time: 60 minutes
    Negative Marking:  No


Advanced Level ISTQB certification exam format:
    Number of Questions: 65
    Question types: multiple-choice questions, with different scoring (from 1 to 3 points) for the correct answer according to the question's level of difficulty
    Passing marks:  65% (65 or more points)
    ISTQB Certification Exam time: 180 minutes
    Negative Marking:  No