Mobile Application Testing Practice Exam

About Mobile Application Testing Exam

Mobile Application Testing is an examination that evaluates candidates' knowledge and proficiency in testing mobile applications for functionality, usability, performance, security, and compatibility across different devices and platforms. The exam covers various testing techniques, methodologies, tools, and best practices specific to mobile app testing.

Skills Required

• Understanding of Mobile Platforms: Familiarity with mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS, their architectures, and platform-specific features and functionalities.
• Testing Techniques and Methodologies: Knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), and testing techniques (e.g., black-box testing, white-box testing, exploratory testing) applied to mobile app testing.
• Test Planning and Documentation: Ability to create test plans, test cases, and test scripts for mobile applications, covering functional, non-functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Mobile Testing Tools: Proficiency in using mobile testing tools and frameworks such as Appium, XCTest, Espresso, UI Automator, XCUITest, Selendroid, and Calabash for automated and manual testing.
• Device and Platform Fragmentation: Understanding of device fragmentation, screen resolutions, aspect ratios, and platform-specific variations that impact mobile app testing.
• Performance Testing: Knowledge of performance testing techniques, tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner), and metrics for assessing mobile app performance, including responsiveness, stability, and scalability.
• Security Testing: Awareness of mobile app security vulnerabilities, testing techniques (e.g., penetration testing, security scanning), and best practices for securing mobile applications and data.
• Usability and User Experience (UX) Testing: Ability to evaluate the usability, accessibility, and user experience of mobile applications through usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and user feedback analysis.

Who should take the Exam?

The Mobile Application Testing exam is suitable for software testers, quality assurance (QA) engineers, test analysts, mobile app developers, and individuals seeking to specialize in mobile app testing. It is particularly relevant for professionals involved in testing mobile applications across different platforms, devices, and networks.

Detailed Course Outline:

The Mobile Application Testing Exam covers the following topics - 

Module 1 - Introduction to Mobile Application Testing

• Overview of mobile app testing challenges and considerations
• Importance of mobile app testing in the software development lifecycle
• Key differences between mobile app testing and web application testing

Module 2 - Mobile App Testing Techniques

• Black-box testing vs. white-box testing
• Manual testing vs. automated testing
• Exploratory testing and usability testing
• Regression testing and compatibility testing

Module 3 - Mobile Testing Environment Setup

• Setting up mobile testing environments: emulators, simulators, and physical devices
• Configuring test devices for different platforms (Android, iOS) and versions
• Installation and setup of mobile testing tools and frameworks

Module 4 - Test Planning and Documentation for Mobile Apps

• Creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Defining test objectives, test coverage, and exit criteria
• Test data preparation and management\Test execution and reporting

Module 5 - Mobile App Functional Testing

• Functional requirements verification: user interface (UI), navigation, workflows, and business logic
• Input validation and error handling
• Testing app behavior under various conditions: network connectivity, device orientation, background processes, etc.

Module 6 - Mobile App Performance Testing

• Performance testing objectives and metrics: response time, throughput, resource utilization
• Load testing, stress testing, and endurance testing
• Profiling and optimization techniques for improving app performance

Module 7 - Mobile App Security Testing

• Identifying security vulnerabilities: authentication, authorization, data encryption, and secure communication
• Conducting security assessments: penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code analysis
• Best practices for securing mobile apps and data

Module 8 - Mobile App Usability and UX Testing

• Usability testing methodologies: task-based testing, heuristic evaluation, and user feedback analysis
• Accessibility testing: compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and guidelines
• Evaluating user experience (UX) aspects: navigation, layout, responsiveness, and user engagement

Module 9 - Module Mobile App Compatibility Testing

• Testing app compatibility across different devices, screen sizes, resolutions, and orientations
• Platform-specific testing considerations: Android fragmentation, iOS device variations
• Cross-browser testing for hybrid and web-based mobile apps

Module 10 - Mobile App Automation Testing

• Introduction to mobile automation testing frameworks: Appium, XCTest, Espresso, UI Automator, XCUITest
• Creating and executing automated test scripts for mobile apps
• Best practices for mobile test automation: test case design, test script maintenance, and reporting