EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation

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The EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation is offered to those candidates who are interested in test process improvement from a business-driven perspective. The TPI NEXT is developed by Sogeti Nederland BV and is applicable in all environments. Hence, it is based on the Sogeti Test Process Improvement model. This model provides guidelines for CMMi-related projects and it easily adapts to situations and environmental conditions. Since, its main motive is to lower the cost of testing, shortening and improving the quality of tests. Moreover, knowledge and experience in the testing area is an advantage to the candidates and provides them with better understanding.

Exam Details

The EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation is a foundation-level examination. The examination is a one-hour multiple-choice examination consisting of 40 questions. This is a closed book examination with a passing score of 65%, that is, 26 out of 40 questions should be correct. No calculators or other electronic equipment is allowed during the exam. Moreover, EXIN provides its candidates with the facility to choose the language model of their examination, available languages are English, German and Japanese. Furthermore, one needs to complete the EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam to attain the certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

The EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam basically tests the knowledge of their candidates on how to improve their organizations testing process from a business point of view. Therefore, candidates with good knowledge and experience in the testing area have an advantage. However, this certification is also meant for candidates including:

Firstly, Graduates and Undergraduates, and for candidates who want to complete their TPI NEXT certification in two parts.
Lastly, the TPI NEXT Foundation certification welcomes professionals that are involved in and interested in test process improvement.

Exam format

EXIN provides you the facility to take the exam anywhere in the world. Candidates are mainly given two choices:

Video Proctoring: In this case, candidates give their exam while a recording will be made to judge your exam performance after you have taken it.
Live Proctoring: In this case, a proctor is appointed for the candidate in real-time who monitors you while you take the exam.

Schedule your Exam

Before Taking the EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation Certification exam, here are some registration tips that you should follow:

Firstly, you must log in to EXIN to make an exam purchase.
Secondly, choose the desired certification that you would like to attain.
Thirdly, choose your preferable language in which you want to take your exam.
Fourthly, choose the certification method that suits you and then you can download the Preparation Guide and Sample exam also.
Fifthly, book your exam on the spot or later. If you are ready to give the exam then choose your preferable place.
Lastly, You can see the overview and pay for exam. Remember, the cost depends from which place you are appearing for the examination. EXIN provides you with a exam voucher. You can get more information in Candidate Voucher Guide.

Reschedule or Cancel the exam

EXIN provides different ways to reschedule or cancel your EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam:

Accredited Exam Organization: If your exam is already booked and arranged through the exam organization, you need to contact them directly if you are unable to take your scheduled exam. This will help you to cancel and reschedule your exam.
Accredited Exam Organization: If your exam is already booked and arranged through the exam organization, you need to contact them directly if you are unable to take your scheduled exam. This will help you to cancel and reschedule your exam.
EXIN Anywhere Video Recorded exam: Video Recorded exam is available for 21 days after placing your order. You can take the exam at any time and date convenient to you within the assigned 21 days.
EXIN Anywhere Live Proctored exam: Live Proctored exam is also available for 21 days after placing your order. If you are unable to make the appointment, you can reschedule up to next 24 hours. Please note that the new exam date needs to be within the initial 21 days availability period.

For More: EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation FAQs

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Course Outline

The EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam consists of various sections and subsections the covers the following topics:

Positioning testing and TPI NEXT
- Testing: The candidate knows the meaning and value of testing.
  - define testing in the context of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Test Process Improvement: The candidate knows the value of test process improvement.
  - explain the advantages of a matured test process.
- TPI NEXT as a reference mode: The candidate knows the value of TPI NEXT as a reference model.
  - describe the characteristics of the model.
The elements of the TPI NEXT model for measuring a test process
- Key areas: The candidate knows the Key areas.
  - recognize the TPI NEXT key areas
  - describe the significance of the Key areas
  - define the three groups of Key areas
- Maturity levels: The candidate knows the Maturity levels.
  - recall the 4 four levels of maturity
  - define the characteristics of the Initial level
  - define the characteristics of the Controlled level
  - recall the characteristics of the Efficient level
- Checkpoints: The candidate knows the Checkpoints.
  - recall the characteristics of the Checkpoints
  - match the checkpoints of the Controlled level to their Key area
- Test maturity matrix: The candidate knows and recall the Test maturity matrix
  - recall the elements of the maturity matrix
The elements of the TPI NEXT model for Improving a test process
- Target situation: The candidate knows the Target situation.
  - identify how the target situation is illustrated by the Test maturity matrix
- Clusters: The candidate knows the Clusters.
  - define the characteristics of a cluster
  - explain the difference between ‘base clusters’ and ‘business driven clusters’
- Improvement suggestions: The candidate knows the Improvement suggestions.
  - identify the characteristics of the Improvement suggestions
  - match improvement suggestions to Key area’s
- Enablers: The candidate knows the Enablers.
  - identify the elements from other processes that are closely related to the test process
Business driven improvement
- Business drivers: The candidate knows the Business drivers.
  - define the characteristics of a business driver
- Translating the drivers: The candidate knows the translation of the business drivers into goals for test process improvement.
  - describe the relationship between business drivers, IT-goals and goals for improvement
- Adapting the mode: The candidate knows the adaptability of the model.
  - explain how business drivers affect the use of the model in terms of setting priorities to Key areas.

EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation Study Guide

EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam requires a lot of dedication and hard work combined with right set of resources to ace the exam. There are numerous resources available online but we need to figure out the ones which are beneficial for us. The resources through which we can gain more in less time. This will help in increasing the time that will be available for practice and revisions. Let us look some handful resources that will help you in passing the exam with flying colors.

Getting familiar with Course Outline

For EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam the main objectives are:

Positioning testing and TPI NEXT
Elements of the TPI NEXT model for Measuring
Elements of the TPI NEXT model for Improvements
Business Driven Improvement

Study Resources

EXIN highly recommends its candidates to a training program for an exam like the EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation exam . Moreover, its a candidates choice to join a training or prepare by self-study. However, there are two ways one can prepare for this certificate:

Firstly, by attending an accredited training course provided by Accredited Training Organization. An accredited training course will require a minimum of 21 hours of study run over a minimum of 3 days. They spend more time than indicated and candidates may spend more time again in reading and research. Moreover, Accredited Training Organization include additional exercises as well.
Lastly, if candidates want to go for self-study then one can go for it but an advance level examination like EXIN TPI NEXT Foundation requires special assistance.

Join Online Study Groups

Joining online study platforms or groups is the most appropriate way to prepare for any examination. These study groups helps you by giving proper assistance. And also gives you a platform to discuss your doubts with peers and professionals. These study groups has proved to help aspirants to improve their time management skills and motivate them to work hard to score better. Moreover, having a professional’s guidance helps keep you updated with any changes falling in any examination.

Take Practice Tests

While preparing for any examination the most important step is to take Practice tests. These tests does not only help you to check your preparation level, build your confidence and time management but also helps you to get familiar with different types of questions that are frequently asked in the examination. Moreover, you can take our Practice test right now, which consists of questions from basic to advance level in a systematic manner.