Chapter 113% of exam
Fundamentals of Testing
This chapter introduces the fundamental concepts of software testing, including why testing is necessary, what testing is, the seven testing principles, and the fundamental test process. It forms the foundation for all other chapters in the ISTQB syllabus and is essential for understanding the mindset and vocabulary of professional testing.
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Practice Questions
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Exam Weight
19 Easy21 Med8 Hard
Difficulty Spread
Key Concepts
- ●Why testing is necessary
- ●What is testing?
- ●Seven testing principles
- ●Fundamental test process
- ●Psychology of testing
- ●Errors, defects, and failures
- ●Role of testing in SDLC
Exam Tips
Focus on memorizing the seven testing principles and understanding the difference between errors, defects, and failures. Questions often test whether you can apply principles to scenarios rather than just recall definitions.