1. Mobile World – Business and Technology Drivers

1.1 Mobile Analytics Data

1.2 Business Models for Mobile Apps

1.3 Mobile Device Types

1.4 Types of Mobile Applications

1.5 Mobile Application Architecture

1.6 Test Strategy for Mobile Apps

1.7 Challenges of Mobile Application Testing

1.8 Risks in Mobile Application Testing

2. Mobile Application Test Types

2.1 Testing for Compatibility with Device Hardware

2.1.1 Testing for Device Features

2.1.2 Testing for Different Displays

2.1.3 Testing for Device Temperature

2.1.4 Testing for Device Input Sensors

2.1.5 Testing Various Input Methods

2.1.6 Testing for Screen Orientation Change

2.1.7 Testing for Typical Interrupts

2.1.8 Testing for Access Permissions to Device Features

2.1.9 Testing for Power Consumption and State

2.2 Testing for App Interactions with Device Software

2.2.1 Testing for Notifications

2.2.2 Testing for Quick-access Links

2.2.3 Testing for User Preferences Provided by the Operating System

2.2.4 Testing for Different Types of Apps

2.2.5 Testing for Interoperability with Multiple Platforms and Operating System Versions

2.2.6 Testing for Interoperability and Co-existence with other Apps on the Device

2.3 Testing for Various Connectivity Methods

3. Common Test Types and Test Process for Mobile Applications

3.1 Common Test Types Applicable for Mobile Application

3.1.1 Installability Testing

3.1.2 Stress Testing

3.1.3 Security Testing

3.1.4 Performance Testing

3.1.5 Usability Testing

3.1.6 Database Testing

3.1.7 Globalization and Localization Testing

3.1.8 Accessibility Testing

3.2 Additional Test Levels applicable for Mobile Applications

3.2.1 Field Testing

3.2.2 Testing for Application Store Approval and Post-release Testing

3.3 Experience-based Testing Techniques

3.3.1 Personas and Mnemonics

3.3.2 Heuristics

3.3.3 Tours

3.3.4 Session-Based Test Management (SBTM)

3.4 Mobile Test Process and Approaches

3.4.1 Test Process

3.4.2 Test Approaches

4. Mobile Application Platforms, Tools and Environment

4.1 Development Platforms for Mobile Applications

4.2 Common Development Platform Tools

4.3 Emulators & Simulators

4.3.1 Overview of Emulators & Simulators

4.3.2 Using Emulators and Simulators

4.4 Setting up a Test Lab

5. Automating the Test Execution

5.1 Automation Approaches

5.2 Automation Methods

5.3 Automation Tools Evaluation

5.4 Approaches for setting up an Automation Test Lab