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Rounding Errors
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Rounding Errors and Software Testing

Rounding errors in software are common.

  • When are they acceptable?
  • When are they a matter of life and death?
  • How should a tester investigate rounding errors?

Learn more about:

  • The level of accuracy your system requires for proper function
  • How the value is determined throughout the system operation
  • A practical example of the boundary value analysis testing technique
Veteran tester Mark Rutz provides an overview of rounding errors and tests with this helpful article.
 
Read More About Rounding Errors and Tests

How to Take Your ISTQB Exam

Everything you need to know about taking an ISTQB exam is found in this video.

ISTQB exam video

Taking an exam through ASTQB’s official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA is easy! This video covers the steps:

  • Registering and purchasing your ISTQB exam.
  • Deciding if you are taking the exam at a testing center or online from home.
  • Scheduling and taking your exam within 365 days of purchase.
  • Reading through the detailed instructions for exam preparation.
  • Receiving your exam results and certification within 24 hours of finishing the exam.
Watch this short video on the entire exam process.
 
Video: See How Easy It Is to Take Your ISTQB Exam

Looking for a Job? Share Your AT*Work™ Profile

If you are actively searching for a job, include a link to your AT*Work on your resume, in your emails, and in correspondence with hiring managers.

It's easy. Here are the steps:

  • Go to the AT*Work search page
  • Enter information that will bring up your profile
  • Click on your profile
  • Then copy the URL for that page and paste it wherever you need it

Note that the profile lists your location, but for privacy reasons, users won't see your name until they create an account, agree to the terms of use, and log in.

This is a quick way to share your certifications, credentials, skills, and experience levels with one simple addition. Feel free to use the logo above!

Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers

3 Ways the Official U.S. List Helps You 


The only way to appear on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ and earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking is to register for your certification exam through ASTQB and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA

No matter where you live in the world, being on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ can help you and your employer in 3 ways:
  1. It can help you get jobs with American companies. American companies and governmental organizations check with ASTQB & AT*SQA to see if you are certified. Why? Because ASTQB is the official U.S. board for ISTQB certification and AT*SQA is our official ISTQB exam provider. If you're on this list, companies know you took the official U.S. Board's American English ISTQB exam
     
  2. It could help your company get contracts with American companies. Your inclusion on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ is a bonus for your company because it demonstrates your commitment to working with a U.S.-based software quality team. That's a big deal.
     
  3. It makes you and your company more prominent. AT*SQA and ASTQB promote the importance of hiring individuals on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, and our ads have been seen more than 50 million times. That makes your certification accomplishment more well-known to U.S. employers and clients every day! Don't forget that ASTQB and AT*SQA will also give you Testing Tiers® points that increase your level on the list.

Of course, ASTQB & AT*SQA also add you to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register! Register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB or our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA now to get on both lists and earn Testing Tiers® ranking points.

Do You Have Questions About Taking ISTQB Exams?

Our official exam provider, AT*SQA, is always happy to answer your questions about registration, scheduling, and more! You can find answers to common questions such as these on their exam instructions page:

  • How do I register for an exam?
  • How do I take an exam?
  • How do I reschedule an exam?
  • How do I prepare for an online exam from home? 
AT*SQA Exam Instructions

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