A text designed literally to fill the gap in one's software testing library, this book attempts to cover both functional and technical aspects of testing. It provides the necessary information to prepare for the Advanced Test Analyst and Advanced Technical Test Analyst exams. with many real-world examples. Types of systems, test management responsibilities for the test analyst and the test process itself are detailed first. Then, the discussion moves to various testing techniques (including specification-, defect-, and experience-based). Functional, usability and accessibility testing are covered along with reviews. Concepts of testing tools and the central ideas of technical testing with test management responsibilities, analysis, efficiency, security, reliability, maintainability and portability and structure-based testing techniques continue the technical-testing section of the text. Exercises with answers follow each chapter. As a study guide for the exams, this is a complete and comprehensive text. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)