Software Certifications

CSTE Body of Knowledge
Knowledge 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:

1. New application architecture including:

a. web based applications b. PDA’s

2. New application business models including:

a. e-commerce

b. e-business

3. New communication methods including:

a. wireless

4. New testing tools including:

a. 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:

1. Testing new technology to evaluate actual performance versus supplier’s stated performance.

2. Determine whether current policies and procedures are adequate to control the operation of the new technology and modify to bring in currency.

3. Assess the need to acquire new staff skills to effectively implement the new technology.

Bibliographic References

IMPORTANT: It is each candidate's responsibility to stay current in the field and to be aware of published works and materials available for professional study and development. Software Certifications recommends that candidates for certification continually research and stay aware of current literature and trends in the field. There are many valuable references that have not been listed here. These references are offered for informational purposes only.

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