SKILL BENCHMARK

Software Testing Foundation (CTFL 4.0) Awareness (Entry Level)

  • 10m
  • 10 questions
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The Software Testing Foundation (CTFL 4.0) Awareness (Entry Level) benchmark evaluates your knowledge of the importance of software testing and general software testing principles. You will be assessed on your understanding of verification and validation strategies, ensuring you are well-equipped to deliver high-quality software products. Learners scoring high on this benchmark demonstrate the recognition of the role of testing in the software development life cycle.

Topics covered

  • compare and contrast the roles that testing and debugging play in software development
  • define errors, defects, and failures and distinguish between them
  • describe how testing and quality assurance are related and the role they play in developing higher quality products
  • describe the first two general principles of software testing, including the presence of defects and the reality of exhaustive testing
  • describe the seventh general principle of software testing, the error absence fallacy
  • describe the third and fourth general principles of software testing, including early testing and defect clustering
  • identify the root causes and effects related to software errors, defects, and failures
  • outline the value of performing software testing and identify various ways that testing can lead to a successful product
  • provide an overview of the importance of root cause analysis, including its benefits and challenges
  • provide an overview of the various objectives for performing software testing