All candidates will be tested on the current CMST CBOK / Skill Categories mentioned below. Those who are already a CMST certificant and plan to recertify will either be tested (recertification examination) or need to start obtaining CPE credits towards recertification (journal) based off this current version of the CBOK.
Knowledge Skill Category 10: Testing New Technologies
Testers require skills in their organization’s current technology, as well as a general understanding of the new information technology that might be acquired by their organization. This knowledge category addresses:
An Understanding of the New Testing Challenges with These Technologies:
New application architecture including:
web based applications b. PDA’s
New application business models including:
e-commerce
e-business
New communication methods including:
wireless
New testing tools including:
test automation software
Evaluating New Technologies to Fit into the Organization’s Policies and Procedures
Assessing the adequacy of the controls within the technology and the changes to existing policies and procedures that will be needed before the new technology can be implemented effectively. This would include:
Testing new technology to evaluate actual performance versus supplier’s stated performance.
Determine whether current policies and procedures are adequate to control the operation of the new technology and modify to bring in currency.
Assess the need to acquire new staff skills to effectively implement the new technology.