CSTE
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What is CSTE?
CSTE stands for "Certified Software Test Engineer". It is an internationally recognized certification offered by QAI.
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What is the eligibility criteria ?
To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must meet one of four prerequisites:
- A 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 2 years experience in the information services field
- A 3 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 3 years experience in the information services field
- A 2 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 4 years experience in the information services field
- Six years experience in the information services field
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Are working, or have worked at any time within the prior 18 months, in the field within covered by the certification designation
What is the curriculum ?
The curriculum is know as the Common Body of Knowledge (popularly called the CBOK) . You get your copy of CBOK once you register.
What is the Exam Fees ?
$350 (INCLUDES PDF version of CBOK)
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$420.00 (includes PDF version of CBOK Plus hard copy and CD)
Where can I take the examination?
You can take the test in all Prometric Test Centers worldwide (Computer Based , online exam).
Testers in India, Brazil, China, or Sri Lanka have to take the exams at sponsored site (Paper based exam).
Please do not get confused. Exam pattern remains the same in all countries. Just that in India, Brazil, China, or Sri Lanka you will use pencil to mark your answers while in other countries you will use the Computer
What is the Exam Pattern ?
The Exam is 4 parts
- Part 1- 50 Multiple Choice Objective Questions
- Part 2- Short Answer/Essay (10 Subjective questions)
- Part 3- 50 Multiple Choice Objective Questions
- Part 4- Short Answer/Essay (10 Subjective questions)
Objective Questions are multiple choice (a,b,c,d) questions and right answers must be selected.
Subjective Questions will have answer sheets with blank spaces succeeding each question .You need to fit your answer in the blank space only . No extra sheets are provided
Total exam time 4 ½ hours with 3-10 minutes break between two consecutive exams.
You must secure 75% in EACH of the four papers
Where can I study from?
You can go though our Software Testing tutorials which will aid you in your CSTE studies. Tutorials consists of case studies which is the most difficult to crack in CSTE.
Where can I get CSTE papers for practice ?
Take the mock CSTE Certification Test 
