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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Exin
Exam Format
60 min
30-40
65%
Foundation
Registration
$250 USD
Pearson VUE, EXIN Exam Centers, or online proctoring
English, Dutch, German, French +1 more
Validity
No expiration
Not applicable - certification does not expire
TMPTE Exam Topics and Domains
TMPTE is organized into 6 weighted domains.
1
Fundamentals of Testing
15%
Testing Principles and Definitions
Test Benefits and ObjectivesTest Levels and TypesTesting Methods
- Understand fundamental testing concepts and terminology
- Identify appropriate testing methods for different scenarios
- Recognize the benefits and limitations of testing
2
TMap Test Process and Life Cycle
25%
TMap Phases
Planning and Control PhasePreparation PhaseSpecification PhaseExecution PhaseCompletion Phase
- Understand the five TMap phases
- Identify which activities belong to which phase
- Apply the TMap lifecycle to testing projects
Test Process Activities
Test Basis AssessmentTest Object IntakeTestware Preservation
- Execute test process activities correctly
- Understand the purpose of each activity
- Apply activities in appropriate phases
3
Test Design Techniques
30%
Specification-Based Techniques
Decision Table TestEquivalence PartitioningData Combination TestSyntactic Test
- Apply specification-based test design techniques
- Calculate test case counts for different techniques
- Select appropriate techniques for given scenarios
Structure-Based Techniques
Process Cycle TestSemantic Test (Decision Coverage)Data Cycle Test
- Apply structure-based testing techniques
- Calculate coverage for code structures
- Understand different coverage types and their application
Experience-Based Techniques
Exploratory TestingReal-Life TestUse Case Test
- Apply experience-based techniques appropriately
- Understand when different techniques are most effective
- Recognize limitations of experience-based approaches
Test Specification Process
General Steps for Test Case SpecificationTest Case ComponentsTest Design Technique Benefits
- Follow the systematic test specification process
- Create complete test cases
- Understand benefits of structured test design
4
Test Management and Strategy
15%
Business-Driven Test Management (BDTM)
BDTM ApproachStructured Testing Approach
- Apply BDTM principles
- Understand risk-based testing
- Execute structured testing approach
Test Planning and Documentation
Test Plan ContentsTest Basis and Checklists
- Create effective test plans
- Develop appropriate checklists
- Document test strategy clearly
5
Test Infrastructure and Environment
10%
Test Environment
Test Environment CharacteristicsTest Infrastructure Components
- Set up appropriate test environments
- Understand infrastructure requirements
- Distinguish infrastructure from methodology
Test Data and Starting Points
Central Starting PointsTest Data Problems
- Create and maintain test data
- Prevent test data deterioration
- Ensure data consistency
Test Tools
Test Execution Tools
- Select appropriate test tools
- Use stubs and drivers effectively
- Understand tool capabilities
6
Quality Characteristics and Defect Management
5%
Quality Characteristics
ISO Quality CharacteristicsEvaluation
- Understand ISO quality characteristics
- Apply quality assessment methods
- Distinguish evaluation from testing
Defect Management
Defect Types and SourcesDevelopment vs Acceptance Testing
- Classify defects by source
- Manage defects effectively
- Understand defect detection at different test levels
How do I earn this certification?
Passing TMPTE earns the TMap NEXT Test Engineer certification. It sits in the Software Testing - TMap NEXT track.
Current Level Exams
TMPM - TMap NEXT Test Manager
Next Level Options
TMSTE - TMap Suite Test Engineer
Alternative Paths
- ISTQB-CTFL - ISTQB Foundation Level Alternative foundation-level testing certification
- ASQ-CSQE - ASQ Certified Software Quality EngineerQuality-focused engineering certification
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2016-12-31
- Announcement date: 2015-01-01
Updates
- TMap NEXT Methodology 2.0 Final version covered in TMPTE exam • Release date: 2006-01-01
- Business-Driven Test Management (BDTM) 1.0 Core component of exam, 15% weight • Release date: 2011-01-01
- Test Design Techniques Largest section, 30% of exam
Who should take this exam?
- 6-12 months of software testing experience
- Understanding of software development lifecycle
- Basic knowledge of testing principles