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8/10/2019 Agile Module Presentation Oct 2013
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ISTQB Foundation Agile ModuleThis new module aims to integrate testing best
practices and agile, which has been a challenge
for 15 years.
It addresses key questions, like these:
What does agile development mean for
testing?
How can proper testing be done in an agile
environment?
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Agile Software Development Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
Aspects of Agile Approaches
Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices &Processes Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
Status of Testing in Agile Projects
Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team
Agile Testing Methods, Techniques & Tools Agile Testing Methods
Iterations in Agile Projects
Techniques in Agile Projects
Tools in Agile Projects
Whats in it?
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Collaborate in a cross-functional agile team, being familiar with
the principles and basic practices of agile software development
Adapt their testing experience, knowledge and techniques to
agile values and principles
Support the agile team in planning test-related activities
Assist the agile team with test automation
Assist business stakeholders in defining understandable and
testable user stories, scenarios, requirements and acceptancecriteria
Work and share information with other team members using
effective communication styles and channels
What Do Certified Agile Testers Do?
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Three groups of professionals:
Experienced testers with backgrounds in traditional
lifecycles whose teams are using agile methods Junior testers, just starting in the profession, who will
work on projects following agile methods
Experienced developers, new to testing, who will do
testing tasks as part of their job as agile developers
Note: includes testers, test analysts, test engineers, test
consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and
software developers
Whos it for?
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Discussions aboutcreating AgileModules at the
Advanced Level
are in progress
Where Does It Fit?
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Foundation Agile Module is independent
Derived from known, proven best practices
Not related to CAT or IC-Agile certifications
Covers those topics
Open to all training providers
No training required No prerequisites other than ISTQB Foundation
(e.g., CSM, etc.)
Agile Module Relationships
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No shared or common elements with
Foundation It is an extension of Foundation
For optional training, minimum durationsare
Foundation: 3 days
Agile Module: 2 days
Does it Extend Foundation?
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Get a Foundation Certificate (if you dont
already have one)
In 2014 there will be
Accredited training courses (optional)
Exams available
Take and pass the exam
Move on the Advanced Level so youre
ready for those modules
How Do I Get It?
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Still under development, but what we knownow is
Probably 60 or 75 minutes Around 40 questions (like Foundation)
Multiple-choice
Less focus on memorisation, and greaterfocus on application
Whats the Exam Like?
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Which of the following is a key attribute of
testing in agile projects that is not presentin sequential projects?
A. Automated unit testing
B. Close collaboration with developers
C. Concrete test cases
D. Iterative risk analysis
An Example of a Sample Question
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Which of the following is a key attribute of testing in agile
projects that is not present in sequential projects?
A. Automated unit testing. [Incorrect: automated unit
testing is recommended in all lifecycles]B. Close collaboration with developers. [Incorrect: close
tester-developer collaboration is recommended in all
lifecycles]
C. Concrete test cases. [Incorrect: agile projects favourlightweight documentation]
D. Iterative risk analysis. [Correct: agile projects using
risk-based testing strategies must do a quality risk
analysis at the beginning of each iteration]
What is the Answer?
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For further information on the upcoming
ISTQB Foundation Agile Module, pleasekeep an eye on the ANZTB website at:
Further information?
http://anztb.org
http://anztb.org/http://anztb.org/