From the course: ISTQB Foundation Cert Prep

Terminology is key

From the course: ISTQB Foundation Cert Prep

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Terminology is key

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- [Instructor] The terminology within the ISTQB Foundation is very particular and precise for a reason. This assures that all testers that go through the foundation level of the ISTQB have the same understanding of the terminology. Regardless if that test his experience level or career background, if they've been through the ISTQB Foundation, they should have the same definition, for example, of the term acceptance criteria. It also allows for clearer understanding between similar words and terms. Without understanding the ISTQB glossary, the terms book, defect, and error may all be used interchangeably to describe the same situation when finding a problem in a piece of software. With the glossary, you were given a clear definition between the three, and can then associate these definitions to different scenarios that they would belong to. This is incredibly important with the ISTQB Foundation exam paper. Within the exam, there will usually be answers that are very close to being correct, but may use slightly different or similar terminology to try and trick you up. Understanding the terminology within the ISTQB foundation coursework will mean that you'll recognize the incorrect answers based on your understanding of the terms used.

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