The CSTE shall demonstrate the ability to apply test skills, which are the options and methods available to testers for testing software. Test management leads, organizes, plans, directs, and controls the organization s resources used to test software. The management activities include communications with involved parties, training, and development of software testers, and creating the testing environment.
Management needs to understand and use effective test concepts when managing testers.
Also included are topics such as the purpose of and methods for designing and conducting tests. Testing Methods Methods or types include such tests as unit, performance, string, integration, systems, recovery, regression, and acceptance. Independent Testing Testing by individuals other than those involved in the development of the product or system. Software Testing of purchased software is essential and must be included in the overall test plan. Besides verifying the reliability of the product, the integration of the COTS software with internally developed code must be insured.