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Software Certifications CSTE14 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Software Certifications (QAI - Quality Assurance Institute) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CSTE Certified Software Test Engineer |
| Exam Number: | CSTE14 |
| Exam Format: | Essay/Scenario-based, Short Answer, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 112 (100 MCQ + 12 short answer/essay) |
| Passing Score: | 70% overall (average of both parts) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | USD 350 (exam only); USD 420 (includes STBOK materials) |
| Related Certifications: | CSQA CAST CMST |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 150 (75 + 75, optional 15-min break) |
| Recommended Training: | Software Testing Body of Knowledge (STBOK) Official CSTE Preparation Resources |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling Software Certifications Official Site |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | One of the following: 4-year degree + 2 years IT/QA experience; 3-year degree + 3 years; 2-year degree + 4 years; or 6 years direct experience; plus adherence to Code of Ethics |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.softwarecertifications.org/cste |
Software Certifications CSTE14 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Software Quality & Testing | 12% | - Software development lifecycle models - Testing fundamentals and objectives - Quality concepts and standards |
| Test Management & Organization | 10% | - Team structure and communication - Estimation and scheduling - Roles and responsibilities |
| Emerging Technologies & Testing | 5% | - Cloud, mobile, and AI testing considerations - Testing in agile/DevOps environments |
| Test Execution & Implementation | 12% | - Test execution process - Test environment setup - Configuration management for testing |
| Defect Management | 10% | - Root cause analysis - Defect classification and lifecycle - Defect reporting and tracking |
| Test Planning & Strategy | 13% | - Test planning process - Risk analysis and management - Test strategy and scope definition |
| Tools & Automation | 8% | - Automation strategy and limitations - Tool selection and implementation - Types of testing tools |
| Test Metrics & Measurement | 10% | - Test progress and coverage metrics - Reporting test results - Quality and reliability metrics |
| Test Design Techniques | 13% | - Black-box and white-box methods - Static and dynamic testing - Test case and test data design |
| Testing Controls & Security | 7% | - Regulatory and industry standards - Internal and process controls - Security and compliance testing |
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