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HTB Hungarian Testing Board Magyar Szoftvertesztelői Tanács Egyesület H-1117 Budapest, Neumann János u. 1/E.

EXAMINATION RULES 4.1

16.06.2017

HTB

Hungarian Testing Board

Magyar Szoftvertesztelői Tanács Egyesület

H-1117 Budapest, Neumann János u. 1/E. , Magyarország Tel: +36 30 611 4242 Fax: +36 1 382 7298

http://www.hstqb.com examination@hstqb.com

info@hstqb.com

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Contents

1. Major principles ........................................................................................... 4

2. Content of examinations .............................................................................. 7

2.1 Foundation Level ..................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Agile extension ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.3 Model-based Extension ......................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Advanced Level ...................................................................................................................... 12

2.5 Security Tester ....................................................................................................................... 13

2.6 Test Automation Engineer ..................................................................................................... 13

2.7 Expert Level ........................................................................................................................... 13

3. General information about examination .................................................... 15

3.1 Application to the exams ....................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Exam fees............................................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Payment ................................................................................................................................. 16

3.4 During the exam .................................................................................................................... 17

3.5 After the exam ....................................................................................................................... 17

3.6 Certification process .............................................................................................................. 17

4. Personal data protection, information on personal data processing .. 18

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Date Version Author Remark

2008-06-23 1.0 Kovács Attila Creating document 2010-05-04 1.1 Kovács Attila Updating document

2011-11-14 2.0 Kapros Gábor Updating document 2012-01-19 2.1 Kapros Gábor Updating to version 2012. New cancel

conditions, exam fees, application form, application deadline, etc.

2012-01-26 3.0 Kapros Gábor Released version after review 2012-06-08 3.01 Kapros Gábor Updating preconditions for Advanced

exam. 2012-06-22 3.02 Kapros Gábor Updating cancellation, re-scheduling

information 2013-05-12 3.1 Kapros Gábor No more cash paying, student discount

for full time students 2014-08-01 3.2 Kapros Gábor Duration and pass rate update for

Advanced Level exam 2014-12-23 3.21 Kapros Gábor Content and preconditions of Agile

exam. Maximum number of examinees. Separate application forms for each exam type. Several types of exams can be conducted in one exam room. 10 days left for informing examinnes about results.

2015-01-11 3.3 Kapros Gábor Incorporating review remarks. 2015-10-04 3.4 Kapros Gábor Exam conduction detailed.

2016-06-11 3.5 Kapros Gábor Extended with Model-based Extension exam conditions.

2017-05-15 4.0 Kapros Gábor Security tester, Test Automation Engineer. Refinement of number of applicants at offsite exams. Data handling, SCR process.

2017-06-16 4.1 Kapros Gábor Certification process.

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1. Major principles

In order to have a standardized and transparent examination process HTB follows the examination rules of ISTQB (ISTQB Examination Guideline). HTB is fully and exclusively responsible for managing, organizing and controlling examination process. HTB is NOT authorized and allowed to conduct examination preparation training courses which guarantees objective examinations. ISTQB has following exam portfolio:

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HTB organizes Foundation (FL), Foundation Extension (Agile, Model-based), Advanced Level (Test Manager, Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst), Advanced Specialist (Security Tester, Test Automation Engineer) and Expert Level (Test Management, Improving The Test Process) exams.

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Foundation Level Exams are organized in English, German and Hungarian. All other exams are only in English. HTB organizes AL exams for each 3 module and these module exams can be fulfilled independent from each other:

- Test Manager (TM) - Test Analyst (TA) - Technical Test Analyst (TTA)

In case of passing each 3 module HTB certifies applicant as Full Advanced Level

Tester.

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2. Content of examinations

2.1 Foundation Level

60 minutes are available for FL exam in Hungarian, in case of german, or english exam there are 75 minutes available. Exam questionnaire consists of 40 questions. Each question has 4 answers – 1 correct and 3 incorrect ones. Correct answer should be selected and marked. Each correct answers has 1 score. In order to have a successful exam, at least 26 scores shall be achieved. Each question shall be based on ISTQB Foundation Syllabus. The learning objectives can be categorized to different clusters: K1 – remember K2 – understand K3 – apply K4 – analyze

Following rule applies for FL exams: - 50% K1

- 30% K2

- 15% K3

- 5% K4

Content-based clustering for the questions is based on 7 chapters of the syllabus:

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- Fundamentals of Testing (7 questions) - Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle (6 questions) - Static Techniques (3 questions) - Test Design Techniques (12 questions) - Test Management (8 questions) - Tool Support for Testing (4 questions)

latest syllabus can be found on both ISTQB, or HTB homepage. Further details: http://www.istqb.org/downloads/send/15-foundation-level-exam-

documents/68-istqb-foundation-level-exam-structure-and-rules.html

2.2 Agile extension

There is a general overview about extension available for extension modules – focusing on Agile extension - see ISTQB Foundation Level Extension Overview: http://www.istqb.org/downloads/finish/52/139.html

Any extension modul has a syllabus – loot at Agile syllabus at

http://www.istqb.org/downloads/syllabi/agile-tester-extension-syllabus.html

Knowledge of Foundation Level Exam material is highly recommended for successful Agile exam. There are 75 minutes available for any non-english speaking applicants. Similar to Foundation Level Agile questionnaire consists of 40 questions. Each question has 4 answers – 1 correct and 3 incorrect ones. Correct answer should be selected and marked. Each correct answers has 1 score. In order to have a successful exam, at least 26 scores shall be achieved. The learning objectives can be categorized to different clusters: K1 – remember K2 – understand K3 – apply

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Following rules are valid for exam questions:

Chapter 1

Question

Distribution

K-level Number of Questions

per LO

FA-1.1.1

FA-1.2.1

FA-1.2.5

Agile Extension

Terms

K1 Exactly FIVE K1 questions are

required for Chapter 1. A

minimum of ONE question is

required for each of the THREE

K1 LOs. The fourth question

must be based on any of the K1

LOs. The fifth question may

either be based on one of the

K1 LOs or a term.

There are a total

of 13 questions

required for

Chapter 1. K1 =

5 questions K2 =

7 questions K3 =

1 question FA-1.1.2 K1 2

FA-1.1.3 K2 2

FA-1.2.2 K3 1

FA- 1.2.3 K2 2

FA- 1.2.4 K1 1

Chapter 2

Question

Distribution

K-level Number of Questions

per LO

Agile terms K1 Exactly ONE question based on

terms is required for Chapter 2.

FA-2.1.1 K1 1

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FA-2.1.2 K2 1 There are a total

of 12 questions

required for

Chapter 2. K1 =

1 question K2 =

11 questions K3

= 0 questions

FA-2.2.1 K2 2

FA-2.2.2 K2 2

FA-2.3.1 K2 1

FA-2.3.2 K2 2

Chapter 3

Question

Distribution K

Level

Number

of

Questions

per LO

Chapter 3 Question

Distribution K

FA-3.1.1

FA-3.1.2

FA-3.4.1

Agile Extension

Terms

K1 Exactly FOUR K1 questions are

required for Chapter 3. A

minimum of ONE question is

required for each of the THREE

K1 LOs. The fourth question

may either be based on an LO

or a term.

There are a total

of 15 questions

required for

Chapter 3. K1 =

4 questions K2 =

4 questions K3 =

7 questions FA-3.1.3 K2 2

FA-3.1.4 K3 2

FA-3.2.1 K3 1

FA-3.2.2 K3 1

FA-3.3.1 K3 1

FA-3.3.2 K2 2

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FA-3.3.3 K3 1

FA-3.3.4 K3 2

FA-3.3.5 K3 1

Foundation Agile Extension TOTALS

60 minutes 40 questions

Reference:

[FA] ISTQB Foundation Level Extension Syllabus Agile Tester, Version 2014

2.3 Model-based Extension

Any extension modul has a syllabus and exam structure - see

http://www.istqb.org/downloads/send/15-foundation-level-exam-

documents/68-istqb-foundation-level-exam-structure-and-rules.html

Knowledge of Foundation Level Exam material is highly recommended for successful Agile exam. There are 75 minutes available for any non-english speaking applicants. Similar to Foundation Level Agile questionnaire consists of 40 questions. Each question has 4 answers – 1 correct and 3 incorrect ones. Correct answer should be selected and marked. Each correct answers has 1 score. In order to have a successful exam, at least 26 scores shall be achieved.

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2.4 Advanced Level

Questions are based on ISTQB Advanced Level Syllabus. In order to have a successful exam 65 of 100 points should be achieved. Depending on the questions different evaluation (1,2,3 points) for each question can be achieved. This is valid for each module. For further details see followoing documentation on HTB homepage:

http://www.hstqb.com/images/2/24/ISTQB_Advanced_Level_Exam_Structure_

and_Rules_v2010.pdf

Clustering of the questions:

K2 – understand K3 – apply K4 – analyze

Evaluation of the answers:

K2 1 score K3 1, 2, or 3 score K4 2, or 3 score

Number of questions and exam duration:

Modul Number of questions

Exam duration in minutes

Test Manager 65 225

Test Analyst 60 225

Technical Test Analyst 45 150

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On the HTB homepage you can even find some AL training questions.

2.5 Security Tester

There are 150 minutes available for any non-english speaking applicants. 45 questions should be answered. Maximum score is 80 – at least 52 points shall be achieved to have a successful exam. Further details: http://www.istqb.org/downloads/send/47-advanced-level-security-tester-

exam-documents/200-istqb-ctal-security-exam-structure-and-rules-2016.html

2.6 Test Automation Engineer

There are 113 minutes available for any non-english speaking applicants. 40 questions should be answered. Maximum score is 75 – at least 49 points shall be achieved to have a successful exam. Further details: http://www.istqb.org/downloads/send/49-advanced-level-test-automation-

engineer-exam-documents/204-istqb-ctal-tae-exam-structure-and-rules-ga-

2016.html

2.7 Expert Level

Expert level exam has 2 modules – exams can be done separately:

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Test Management

Improving The Test Process Exam contains of 2 parts, a multiple-choice test and an essay. There are 169 minutes available for non-english speakers. Pass rate is 65% Expert level is the only ISTQB exam that has an expiration date – it expires after 5 years, than it can be renewed. Further details: http://www.istqb.org/downloads/send/18-expert-level-exam-documents/100-

istqb-expert-level-exam-structure-and-rules.html

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3. General information about examination

3.1 Application to the exams

You should fill in and scan the application form and then send it to examination@hstqb.org or examination@hstqb.com e- mail adresse. Another opportunity to send it via fax: +36 1 382 7298, or send it to fax@hstqb.com e-mail adresse. In case of Advanced Level, or Security Tester exam also a confirmation letter from the company about a software testing experience is requested. Experience duration to be confirmed: 18 months (AL), or 30 month (Seurity) Do not forget that another precondition for AL (any of TM, TA, TTA), Agile Extension, Model-based Extension, Security Tester and Test Automation Engineer exam application is an existing FL certification. To obtain Expert Level certification, candidates must have:

the Foundation Certificate an Advanced Certificate depending on the Expert Module desired passed the Expert Level Exam at least 5 years of practical testing experience at least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic

Please consider that your application is only valid if you keep the application deadline:

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- in case of FL exam 14 calendar days before the exam

- in case of any other exam 30 days before the exam

Before application deadline you can cancel your exam free, after than you have to pay 50% of the exam fee.

3.2 Exam fees

FL exam: 165 Euro Agile exam: 165 Euro Model-based exam: 165 Euro AL (TM, TA, or TTA) exam: 250 Euro (pro module) Security Tester: 250 Euro Test Automation Engineer: 250 Euro Expert exam: 650 Euro In case of „group application” (a group should consists of at least 8 applicants) a discount of 20% could be achieved. In case of at least 15 applicants an offsite examination is also possible. In this case you should contant examination@hstqb.com to achieve a special rate. In case of offside exams there are also special requirements for the exam environments (exam room) are valid. You should contact HTB to get more details. For students a discount of 30% is to be given – but only for full-time students.

3.3 Payment

Payment should be fulfilled via money transfer. Applicant has payment duty after HTB sends the invoice.

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3.4 During the exam

Do not forget to bring with you your identity card/ passport and your confirmation email that you get from HTB! You are allowed to use printed dictionary. No other „tools” (e.g. any portable media) are allowed to be used – e.g. your mobile should be switched off. The applicants are always placed in a reasonable distance from each other so they cannot read the questions of someone else and/or provide answers visually. Examinees are not allowed to speak with each other. Restrom is allowed only after giving all exam materials to the proctor.

3.5 After the exam

Only for FL exams: in case of applicants officially (per e-mail) requests personal insight to his/her exam, HTB permits that within 10 working days. No consulting during this insight is possible.

3.6 Certification process

Certification process is independent from examination process. Proctor is not allowed to create certificates. HTB informs the applicants about the exam result via email in 2 weeks. In case of successful exam HTB’s certification board sends certificates within 6 weeks per post.

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4. Personal data protection, information on personal

data processing

HTB shall respect and preserves the personal data of the declarant (hereinafter: the Data subject). According to the Hungarian data protection act as amended (Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self Determination and on Freedom of Information, hereinafter: Infotv.) and other laws – especially the Act Nr. V. of 2013 on the Civil Code - and regulations – especially the Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, hereinafter: Directive), HTB shall process confidentially the data provided by the data subject, shall only transfer them with the consent of the data subject, shall not disclose and shall only use the in relation of its own activity to the necessary extent and time. I. Data processing upon consent We inform you that during the operation of the Database, the processing of your data is based on your consent according to Art. 5 (1) a of Infotv. By the application for an examination further by issuing a declaration at the exam, you give your consent to the processing of the data that you provide according to the present guide. II. Legal ground of data processing The legal ground of data processing is your consent according to Art. 5 (1) a of Infotv. and Art. 2:48. (1) of the Civil Code. III. The purpose of data processing

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The purpose of data processing is data processing for the marketing purposes relating to the professional events organized by HTB, the participation of the Data subject on an examination organized by HTB, the administration of the exam results and – unless otherwise disposed by the Data subject at the time of examination – recording and administration at the Successful Candidate Register (hereinafter SCR) of The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (hereinafter: ISTQB) to enable validation of existing certifications. IV. The data processed The data processed by HTB and ISTQB include all data provided by you which are necessary to realise the purpose of the data processing. We call your attention to the fact, that the data processing does not cover the special data under Art. 4. 4. of Infotv., therefore we ask you to not provide such data when registering. We kindly draw your attention that the data processing at SCR stretches to the following information:

- full name of the candidate (surname plus family name) - certification level - certificate number - certificate date - certification expiry date (if relevant) - name of the certification body - country of issue

V. Persons entitled to control the data and to carry out data processing We inform you that HTB and – unless otherwise disposed by you – ISTQB are entitled to carry out data processing in relation to your data (hereinafter together: Persons entitled). VI. Duration of the data processing

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We inform you that the Persons entitled are entitled to process your data until the purpose of data processing exists or you request the erasure of your personal data according to Art. 14 c) of Infotv. We inform you that the personal data will be erased at the end of the first year following the expiry of your certification even if the purpose of data processing still exists, unless otherwise provided by a law or regulation. VII. Who are allowed access to the data? Only the contributors of the controllers approved by you (Persons entitled) may have access whose duties include the contribution to the realisation of the purpose of the data processing. The purpose of data processing in SCR is to facilitate the easy validation of existing certifications, therefore the data provided by you will be published on the webpage www.istqb.org administered by ISTQB. VIII. Rights of the data subjects related to the data processing We inform you that according to Art. 14 of the Infotv. you may any time request from the data controller information of your personal data being processed, the rectification of your personal data and the erasure or locking of your personal data save where the processing is rendered mandatory. Upon your request the data controller shall provide information concerning the data relating to you, the sources from where they were obtained, the purpose, grounds and duration of processing, and - if the personal data are made available to others -the legal basis and the recipients. The data controller must comply with your request for information without any delay and provide the information requested in an intelligible form, in writing at your request, within not more than thirty days. The information shall be provided free of charge unless you submitted a request of information for the same category of data. The data controller may only refuse to provide information to the data subject in case of a restriction of data processing according to Art. 9. (1) or in cases defined in Art 19 of Infotv.

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Where a personal data is deemed inaccurate, and the correct personal data is at the controller’s disposal, the data controller shall rectify the personal data in question. Personal data shall be blocked instead of erased if so requested by you, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that erasure could affect your legitimate interests. Blocked data shall be processed only for the purpose which prevented their erasure. When a data is rectified, blocked, marked or erased, the data subject and all recipients to whom it was transmitted for processing shall be notified. If the data controller refuses to comply with the your request for rectification, blocking or erasure, the factual or legal reasons on which the decision for refusing the request for rectification, blocking or erasure is based shall be communicated in writing within thirty days of receipt of the request. Where rectification, blocking or erasure is refused, the data controller shall inform the data subject of the possibilities for seeking judicial remedy or lodging a complaint with the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (hereinafter: Authority). We inform you that you may object to the processing of your personal data in the cases specified in Article 21 of Infotv. In the event of objection, the controller shall investigate the cause of objection within the shortest possible time inside a fifteen-day time period, adopt a decision as to merits and shall notify you in writing of its decision. IX. Legal remedies We inform you that in the event of any infringement of your rights, you, and in case of refusal of his/her objection, the data recipient may turn to court action against the controller. The court shall hear such cases in priority proceedings, the Tribunal is competent to resolve the dispute. According to your choice the action may be started in the Tribunal of your domicile or residence. We inform you that any person shall have the right to notify the Authority and request an investigation alleging an infringement relating to his or her personal data or concerning the exercise of the rights of access to public information or

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information of public interest, or if there is imminent danger of such infringement. X. Contact details HUNGARIAN TESTING BOARD

Kapros Gábor – examination director Address: H-1117 Budapest, Neumann János u. 1/E E-mail: examination@hstqb.com

ISTQB

ISTQB Secretariat Address: Boulevard du Souverain 280, B – 1160 Brussels, Belgium Email: secretary.backoffice@istqb.org

National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Address: 1125 Budapest Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/c E-mail: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu

Municipal Tribunal

Address: 1055 Budapest, Markó u. 27.