Application Lifecycle Management Practice Exam
Application Lifecycle Management Practice Exam
About Application Lifecycle Management Exam
The Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Exam assesses an individual’s knowledge and skills in managing the entire lifecycle of an application, from initial planning through development, deployment, and maintenance. This exam covers methodologies, tools, and best practices for managing requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment in a collaborative environment. Ideal for project managers, software developers, and IT professionals, this exam ensures a comprehensive understanding of ALM processes to deliver successful application projects.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Project managers overseeing software development projects
- Software developers and engineers involved in application design and development
- IT professionals working with development and deployment tools
- Quality assurance professionals managing the testing phase of software projects
- Consultants and specialists in software engineering and project management
Skills Required
- Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
- Familiarity with project management tools and techniques
- Experience in software testing, debugging, and deployment processes
- Knowledge of version control and collaboration tools
- Basic knowledge of database management and application architecture
Knowledge Gained
- Comprehensive understanding of the software application lifecycle
- Knowledge of tools and frameworks used throughout the ALM process
- Techniques for managing requirements, design, and development phases
- Skills in overseeing quality assurance, testing, and deployment
- Ability to optimize and manage the continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
Course Outline
The Application Lifecycle Management Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Application Lifecycle Management
- Overview of the ALM process and its importance in software development
- Key phases of ALM: Planning, Development, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance
- Role of stakeholders in the ALM process
Domain 2 – Requirements Management and Design
- Gathering and documenting software requirements
- Creating functional and non-functional design specifications
- Tools for managing requirements and collaborating with stakeholders
Domain 3 – Development and Version Control
- Version control systems and best practices
- Managing code branches, merges, and releases
- Collaboration between development teams using ALM tools
Domain 4 – Testing and Quality Assurance
- Techniques for managing testing in the ALM process
- Creating test cases and tracking defects
- Automated and manual testing strategies
Domain 5 – Deployment and Maintenance
- Deployment strategies and environments (staging, production)
- Post-deployment monitoring and maintenance tasks
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
