ASTQB-MT: ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester

The Learning Objectives for each chapter are shown at the beginning of the chapter and are used to create the examination for achieving the Mobile Tester Certification. The Learning Objectives support the Business Outcomes.

ASTQB-MT: ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester

ASTQB-MT Exam Summary:

Exam Name	ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester
Exam Code	ASTQB-MT
Exam Fee	USD $199
Exam Duration	60 Minutes
Number of Questions	40
Passing Score	65%
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Sample Questions	ASTQB-MT Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester (ASTQB-MT) Practice Test

ASTQB Mobile Tester Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Introduction to Mobile Testing - 75 mins.
Expectations from Mobile Users	- Explain the expectations for a mobile application user and how this affects test prioritization
Challenges for Testers	- Explain the challenges testers encounter in mobile application testing and how the environments and skills must change to address those challenges - Summarize the different types of mobile applications
Equipment Requirements	- Explain how equivalence partitioning can be used to select devices for testing
Lifecycle Models	- Describe how some software development lifecycle models are more appropriate for mobile applications
Test Planning and Design - 60 mins.
Identify Functions and Attributes	- Explain why use cases are a good source of testing requirements for mobile applications
Identify and Assess Risks	- Describe different approaches to risk analysis
Determine Coverage Goals	- Explain how coverage goals will influence the level and type of testing to be conducted
Identify Test Conditions and Set Scope	- Describe how test analysts should take the device and application into consideration when creating test conditions
Quality Characteristics for Mobile Testing - 290 mins.
Functional Testing	- For a given mobile testing project apply the appropriate test design techniques - Recall the purpose of testing for the correctness of an application - Explain the important considerations for planning security testing for a mobile application - Summarize the concepts of perspectives and personas for use in mobile application testing - Summarize how device differences may affect testing - Explain the use of Teststorming for deriving test conditions
Non-Functional Testing	- Create a test approach that would achieve stated performance testing goals - Recall aspects of the application that should be tested during performance testing - Explain why real devices are needed when simulators are used for testing - For a given mobile testing project, select the appropriate criteria to be verified with usability testing - Explain the challenges for portability and reliability testing mobile applications
Environments and Tools - 285 mins.
Tools	- Recall the expected capabilities for mobile application testing tools - Explain the use of generic tools in testing mobile applications
Environments and Protocols	- Recall the sources of data for a mobile application
Specific Application-Based Environment Considerations	- Explain the differences between browser-based and native device applications
Real Devices, Simulators, Emulators and the Cloud	- Explain why testing is not conducted entirely on real devices - For a given mobile testing project, determine how and when to use simulators/emulators during testing - Recall how to verify the reliability of a simulator/emulator - For a given mobile testing project, determine how and when to use cloud-based testing
Performance Test Tools and Support	- Explain how the cloud can be used to support performance testing - Explain the types of data a performance tool needs to be able to create and track
Future-Proofing - 135 mins.
Expect Rapid Growth	- Recall ways in which the mobile application and device market will expand - Recall areas in which user expectations will increase
Build for Change	- Summarize the considerations for building a flexible testing framework - Analyze a given mobile testing project and determine the appropriate activities to reduce maintenance costs while enabling wide product adoption
Plan for the Future	- Explain how lifecycle models are likely to change and how this will affect testing
Anticipating the Future	- Recall the ways in which testers will need to adapt