ISTQB Foundation Level 3.1 (RETIRED)

The 2018 Foundation Level Learning objectives are as follows:Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Testing1.1 What is Testing?LO-1.1.1Identify typical objectives of testing (K1)LO-1.1.2Differentiate testing from debugging (K2)1.2 Why is Testing Necessary?LO-1.2.1Give examples of why testing is necessary (K2)LO-1.2.2Describe the relationship between testing and quality assurance and give examples of how testing contributes to higher quality (K2)LO-1.2.3Distinguish between error, defect, and failure (K2)LO-1.2.4Distinguish between the root cause of a defect and its effects (K2)1.3 Seven Testing Principles (K2)LO-1.3.1Explain the seven principles of testing (K2)1.4 Test ProcessLO-1.4.1Explain the impact of context on the test process (K2)LO-1.4.2Describe the test activities and respective tasks within the test process (K2)LO-1.4.3Differentiate the work products that support the test process (K2)LO-1.4.4Explain the value of maintaining traceability between the test basis and the test work products (K2)1.5 The Psychology of Testing (K2)LO-1.5.1Identify the psychological factors that influence the success of testing (K1)LO-1.5.2Explain the difference between the mindset required for test activities and the mindset required for development activities (K2)Chapter 2 Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle2.1. Software Development Lifecycle ModelsLO-2.1.1Explain the relationships between software development activities and test activities in the software development lifecycle (K2)LO-2.1.2Identify reasons why software development lifecycle models must be adapted to the context of project and product characteristics (K1)LO-2.1.3Recall characteristics of good testing that are applicable to any life cycle model (K1)2.2 Test Levels (K2)LO-2.2.1Co