Lesson 3: Test Generation, Coverage, Execution, and Automation

This lesson develops practical understanding of test generation, coverage, execution, and automation within the ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT) Training. It connects core concepts with realistic testing and quality-engineering decisions.

Learners examine methods, evidence, risks, stakeholder expectations, and implementation considerations before applying the ideas in a focused activity.

Topics Covered

• Generation strategies, paths, scenarios, data, and constraints
• State, transition, pair, path, decision, requirement, and risk coverage
• Suite optimization for redundancy, feasibility, priority, and cost
• Abstract and concrete tests, adapters, actions, data, and expected results
• Manual execution, automation, environments, and interfaces
• Result comparison, oracles, logging, diagnostics, and defects
• Re-generation, regression selection, model changes, and maintenance

Practical Activity

Apply the lesson concepts to a realistic ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT) scenario and document the test approach, evidence, risks, and recommended next actions.

Lesson Outcome

Learners can explain and apply test generation, coverage, execution, and automation using structured, risk-aware, and evidence-based testing decisions.