Black Box Testing
About Black Box Testing
Black
box testing is a technique of software testing which examines the
functionality of the software without peering into its internal structure or
coding. The primary source of black box testing is a specification of
requirements that are stated by the customer.
Why is Black Box Testing important?
Advantages of Black Box Testing
• Unbiased tests because the designer and tester work independently
•
Tester is free from any pressure of knowledge of specific programming
languages to test the reliability and functionality of an application/software
• Facilitates identification of contradictions and vagueness in functional specifications
• Test is performed from a user’s point of view and not from the designer’s
• Test cases can be designed immediately after the completion of specifications
Who should take the Black Box Testing Exam?
• Software testing or QA professionals
• Anyone who wants to assess their software testing skills
• Software testing or QA managers and senior executives
• Professionals working in outsourced companies responsible for software testing or QA
• Software testing or QA consultants
• Students
Black Box Testing Certification Course Outline
1. Software Testing Basics
2. The Testing Process
3. Testing Artifacts
4. White Box Testing
5. Black box testing