Overview

The ISTQB® Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT) certification provides an insight into methods, techniques, and tools a professional may use to test mobile applications. It covers the required mobile project activities, roles, methods, and methodologies.

Audience

The Mobile Application Testing certification is intended for professionals who are working with mobile technology. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing mobile projects or are working within companies that plan to do so.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

Content

ISTQB® Certified Tester – Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)

Mobile World – Business and
Technology Drivers

Mobile Analytics Data

Business Models for Mobile
Apps

Mobile Device Types

Types of Mobile Applications

Mobile Application Architecture

Test Strategy for Mobile
Apps

Challenges of Mobile Application Testing

Risks of Mobile Application Testing

Mobile Application Test Types

Testing for Compatibility with Device Hardware

Testing for App Interactions with Device Software

Testing for various Connectivity Methods

Common Test Types and Test Process for Mobile
Applications

Common Test Types Applicable for Mobiloe
Application

Additional Test Levels applicable for Mobile Applications

Experience-based Testing Techniques

Mobile Test Process and
Approaches

Mobile Application Platforms,
Tools and Enviroment

Development Platforms for Mobile Applications

Common Development Platform Tools

Emulators & Simulators

Setting up a Test Lab

Automating the Test Execution

Automation Approaches

Automation Methods

Automation Tools Evaluation

Approuches for Setting up an automation Test Lab

Exam Structure

  • No. of Questions: 40
  • Passing Score: 26
  • Total Points: 40
  • Exam Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)

Business Outcomes

RCertified Mobile Application Testers who have passed the Foundation Level “Certified Mobile Application Testing” exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:

  • Understand and review business and technology drivers for mobile apps in order to create a test strategy;
  • Identify and understand the key challenges, risks and expectations associated with testing a mobile application;
  • Apply test types and levels specific to mobile applications;
  • Apply common test types, such as those mentioned in ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus 2018, in the mobile specific context;
  • Carry out the activities required specifically for mobile application testing as part of the main activities of the ISTQB® test process;
  • Identify and use suitable environments and appropriate tools for mobile application testing;
  • Understand methods and tools specifically to support mobile application test automation.

More Information

Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.

Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.

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