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Question 1

Are there any recommendations on what is better to test (e.g. if 4 browsers are installed, which one is better to choose)?

Accepted Answer

The student can test in any browser that is convenient for him. It is desirable to choose browsers of the latest versions, developed for different platforms and on different engines.

Question 2

Will everyone receive their certificates at the end of the course?

Accepted Answer

Electronic certificates are issued only to students who have successfully completed the course. To receive a certificate in the free «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course you need to score a minimum of 80 points, in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course - a minimum of 100 points.

Question 3

Does the access to the exam depend on completed homework?

Accepted Answer

No, access to the final exam does not depend on the number of homework assignments completed.

Question 4

Will there be a practical assignment on the final exam of the course?

Accepted Answer

On the exam there will be theory and practice ( to describe the topic of a bug by video, for example). All tasks are in the form of tests.

Question 5

How many times can I try to pass a mock exam before taking the final exam?

Accepted Answer

There are no restrictions on taking the mock exam.

Question 6

How many days are given to take the test course exam?

Accepted Answer

Passing the final exam becomes available at 9 a.m. EET the day after the last lecture. You can take the exam until the last day of the course. The final exam can be taken only once.

Question 7

Is it necessary to test only free early access games, or can paid games be used in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course?

Accepted Answer

You can test games available to you - paid and free, or you can test games not from Steam.

Question 8

Where should I attach the checklist/test plan/test types/tasks in Jira and TestRail?

Accepted Answer

The checklist/test plan/types of testing/tasks in Jira and TestRail must be attached in the personal account in the «Tests» section through the homework test of the relevant lecture in the format corresponding to the conditions of the task.

Question 9

What is the structure of the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

The course consists of 5 lectures+examination.
List of lectures and homeworks:
1. What is a bug (defect)?
Homework: creating the bug reports.
2. WEB-projects testing
Homework: creating the bug reports, creating the checklist (layout testing).
3. Approaches to the Functional Testing
Homework: creating the bug reports, creating the checklist (functional testing) and describing testing types.
4. Software Testing Life Cycle
Homework: creating the bug reports, creating the test plan, creating the project, the dashboard and the bug report in Jira.
5. Test design. Test cases
Homework: creating the bug reports and the test-cases.
The detailed course structure can be found at the following link.

Question 10

What is the schedule of the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

The «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course consists of 5 lectures + an exam. Training lasts 3 weeks, lecture recordings become available twice a week at 18:00.
The detailed structure of the course can be studied at the link.
A letter with a detailed schedule is sent to students by e-mail after the application for participation in the course is accepted. You can also view the lecture schedule in your personal account on the page of the current group.

Question 11

What level of expertise is required to successfully pass the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

You don't need any special knowledge to study in the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course, you only need access to the Internet, a few hours a day to study and a desire to gain new knowledge.

Question 12

Does the software  in the course «Fundamentals of Software Testing» has defects or it is real new websites?

Accepted Answer

Students will test a website designed specifically for the courses.
There is also a task to find 1-3 bugs on any real sites.

Question 13

How often the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course groups are enrolled?

Accepted Answer

The «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course group is held once every few months. The course schedule can be found at the link.

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