This book is written for the technical test analyst who wants to
achieve advanced skills in test analysis, design, and execution. With a
hands-on, exercise-rich approach, this book teaches you how to define
and carry out the tasks required to implement a test strategy. You will
be able to analyze, design, implement, and execute tests using risk
considerations to determine the appropriate effort and priority for
tests.
This book will help you prepare for the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test
Analyst exam. Included are sample exam questions for most of the
learning objectives covered by the latest (2012) ISTQB Advanced Level
syllabus. The ISTQB certification program is the leading software tester
certification program in the world. You can be confident in the value
and international stature that the Advanced Technical Test Analyst
certificate will offer you.
With over thirty years of software and systems engineering experience,
author Rex Black is President of RBCS, a leader in software, hardware,
and systems testing, and the most prolific author practicing in the
field of software testing today. Previously, he served as President of
both the International and American Software Testing Qualifications
Boards (ISTQB and ASTQB).
Jamie Mitchell is a consultant who has been working in software testing,
test automation, and development for over 20 years. He was a member of
the Technical Advisory Group for ASTQB, and one of the primary authors
for the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst 2012 syllabus.
