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CTEL-TM-SM — Strategic Test Management

ISTQB · Topic 1 of 6

Test Missions, Policies, Strategies, and Goals

~30% of exam · strategic foundation. Purpose, policy, strategy, approach, metrics + 7 strategy families + mixing + alignment.

16 lessons1600 questions
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What this topic covers

  1. 01The Purpose of Testing and Test Mission300m
  2. 02Test Policy: What It Is and Why It Matters300m
  3. 03Test Strategy: The Implementation of Policy300m
  4. 04Test Approach: Strategy Applied to a Project300m
  5. 05Mission, Policy, and Metrics of Success360m
  6. 06Analytical Test Strategies300m
  7. 07Model-Based Test Strategies360m
  8. 08Methodical Test Strategies300m
  9. 09Process- or Standard-Compliant Strategies300m
  10. 10Reactive Strategies300m
  11. 11Consultative Strategies300m
  12. 12Regression-Averse and Test Automation Strategies300m
  13. 13Mixing Strategies and Selecting the Best Combination300m
  14. 14Alignment of Test Policy and Test Strategy with the Organization300m
  15. 15Chapter Review and Practice Questions300m
  16. 16Test Level vs Test Type: Key Distinctions300m

Other topics in CTEL-TM-SM — Strategic Test Management

Mission, Policy, and Metrics of Success6 lessonsTest Management for Different Project Lifecycle Models8 lessonsTools and Quality Management Integration5 lessonsManaging the Test Function6 lessonsManaging External Relationships8 lessons