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Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)

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 Mobile Applications
Additional Test Levels applicable for Mobile Applications
Experience-based Testing Techniques
Mobile Test Process and Approaches
Mobile Application Platforms, Tools and Environment
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
Approaches for Setting up an Automation Test Lab

    Exam Structure

  • No. of Questions: 40
  • Total Points: 40
  • Passing Score: 26
  • Exam Length (mins): 60

Business Outcomes

    Certified 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.