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Certified Software Integrity Guardian - CSIG™

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Overview

Holding the Certified Software Integrity Guardian - CSIG™® credential serves as a formal validation of an individual’s mastery over IT quality assurance methodologies and standards. Professionals who earn this status join an esteemed network of experts, gaining significant credibility that often translates into accelerated career growth and a trusted seat at the table as a strategic advisor to management. This certification demands a deep technical understanding of defect tracking systems and version control, alongside a thorough grasp of client-server architectures. By mastering these tools, analysts can effectively identify and resolve system vulnerabilities during the testing phase, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for the end user.

Quality assurance serves as a systematic approach to auditing the engineering workflows and techniques utilized throughout the development lifecycle. This is achieved through various rigorous methods, often focusing on alignment with global benchmarks such as ISO 9001 or frameworks like the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). By adhering to these international best practices, organizations can maintain a consistent standard of excellence, ensuring that the final software product meets both technical requirements and user expectations.

The Certified Software Integrity Guardian - CSIG™ is a foundational credential awarded by ITQMA to professionals who have demonstrated core competency in project frameworks

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours


Exam Code: CSIG™-001

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score a percentage of 70% (70 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The CSIG™® Certificate is valid for life.

CSIG™® is a Registered Trademark of ITQMA.

Note: The Certified Software Integrity Guardian - CSIG™® Certification has a pre-requisite (Completion of an E-Course is mandatory from ITQMA) as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction to Software Testing

  • Testing Concepts
  • Project vs. Product
  • Objectives of Testing
  • Introduction to QA and QC
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Tester

Module 2 – Software Development Life Cycle

  • What is SDLC?
  • Requirements Collection
  • Design Phase
  • Coding
  • Testing (Static & Dynamic)
  • Delivery and Maintenance

Module 3 – SDLC Models

  • Waterfall Model
  • Iterative Model
  • V-Model
  • Prototype Model
  • Agile Model

Module 4 – Software Testing Methodologies

  • White Box Testing
  • Black Box Testing
  • Grey Box Testing

Module 5 – Levels of Testing

  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • System Testing
  • Unit Testing

Module 6 – Types of Testing

  • Functional Testing
  • End to End Testing
  • Ad-hoc Testing
  • Sanity Testing
  • Smoke Testing Vs Sanity Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Re-Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Exploratory Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Compatibility Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Alpha Testing
  • Best Testing
  • Compatibility Testing

Module 7 – Software Testing Life Cycle

  • Test Plan
  • Test Analysis
  • Test Case Design
  • Test Case Execution
  • Defect Reporting
  • Test Closure

Module 8 – Test Case Design Techniques

  • Equivalence Partition Strategy
  • Boundary Value Analysis
  • Decision Table Testing
  • State Transition Technique
  • Error Guessing

Module 9 – Defect Management

  • Defect Life Cycle
  • Types of Defects
  • Priority of Defects
  • Software Configuration Management
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Target Audience

Software Testers & Developers who want to move to Quality Assurance

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