Thirteen Top Questions About QTP Certification

1. Thirteen Top Questions about QTP Certification
Q. 1: How many types of HP Software Certification Credentials are available?
Presently HP offers following two types of certification credentials to the individuals.
1) AIS - with full form as “Accredited Integration Specialist”.
2) ASE - with full form as “Accredited Systems Engineer”.
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Q. 2: Where do the QTP related certification fit in AIS or ASE?
QTP Certification gets covered under following two parent streams by the broader name HP Quality Center v9.
1) AIS - HP Quality Center v9: Accredited Integration Specialist in HP Quality Center v9.
2) ASE - HP Quality Center v9: Accredited Systems Engineer in HP Quality Center v9.
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Q. 3: How many types of exams we need to clear to get AIS - HP Quality Center v9 Certification?
1) Mandatory or Core Exam: Covers – Implementing HP Quality Center Software (Exam Code: HP0-M81)
2) Elective Exam: One can chose either of the following exams
a) HP QuickTest Professional 9.2 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M16)
or
b) HP WinRunner 9.2 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M12)
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Q. 4: How many types of exams we need to clear to get ASE - HP Quality Center v9 Certifications?
1) Mandatory or Core Exam: Covers – HP Quality Center 9.2 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M15)
2) Elective Exam: One can chose either of the following exams
a) Test Scripting using HP QuickTest Professional Software (Exam Code: HP0-M80)
or
b) Test Scripting using HP WinRunner Software (Exam Code: HP0-M82)
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Q. 5: Does HP provide any part certification i.e. after clearing either of the mandatory exam or the
elective exam?
No. HP does not provide any certification for individual exams may be the Mandatory / Core or the Elective
exam.

2. Hence to get the HP Certification, successful clearing of both Core exam as well as Elective exam is essential.
After clearing the elective exams, a Score Card is provided by Prometric, which also commands great respect
in the IT sector.
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Q. 6: Who conducts the AIS or ASE Certification Exams?
1) AIS Certification Exams: These are Test Center exams. They are conducted in a Prometric Test Center.
Prometric is the global leader providing testing & assessment services & conducts the AIS certification exams
on behalf of HP, being their partner.
2) ASE Certification Exams: These are proctored, performance-based exams. These exams are conducted in
HP performance-based test centers throughout the world. During the performance based exam, you will be
provided with a virtual lab environment wherein the concerned software alongwith a sample application shall be
provided to perform activities referred by exam questions.
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Q. 7: Are there any Exam Preparation Guides available?
Exam preparation guides are available for all the certification exams. These guides provide following basic
information like:
1) Objective: Purpose of the concerned exam preparation guide.
2) Audience: Who should appear in this exam.
3) Requirements: Basic requirements for the concerned certification.
4) Prerequisites: If any for appearing in the concerned exam.
5) Exam details: Covering information like
a) Number of questions in the exam.
b) Type of Questions: Multiple choice / Performance based.
c) Time commitment in hours.
d) Percentage Required to Pass the Exam.
6) Exam content: specific broad areas covered in the exam.
7) Sample Questions: 2 - 3 sample questions just to present an idea.
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Q. 8: Where can we get the concerned Exam Preparation Guides?
Exam preparation guides are available freely for download.
Use the following links to Download the Concerned Exam Preparation Guide:
1) For AIS - HP Quality Center v9 Certifications

3. Exam Preparation Guide Exam Code: HP0-M81
Exam Preparation Guide Exam Code: HP0-M16
Exam Preparation Guide Exam Code: HP0-M12
2) For ASE - HP Quality Center v9 Certifications
Exam Preparation Guide Exam Code: HP0-M15
Exam Preparation Guide Exam Code: HP0-M80
Exam Preparation Guide Exam Code: HP0-M82
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Q. 9: How can we register for the certification exam?
Use the following link to register for the desired certification exam.
Register for the Certification Exam
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Q. 10: What is the schedule of HP Certification Exams?
Use the following link to view the schedule of the desired certification exam.
Certification Exam Schedule
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Q. 11: How much we need to pay for the certification exam?
a) Examination costs vary according to region and local currencies.
b) On an average, the cost is USD $750. However HP recommends to refer information provided in your
regional registration web-page for exact cost details.
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Q. 12: What is the mode of making payments for exams fee?
1) You can make the fee payment through Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Purchase Order
2) You may register for your courses online, using a credit card.
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Q. 13: Is there anyone who can provide online coaching on QTP?
Yes. The content Manager of this site Software Testing Genius provides specialized online training on
QuickTest Professional. Some of the features of the training are as under:
1) The training is provided by highly experienced, B.Tech – IT HP certified Expert on Quick Test Professional.

4. What you learn is from his great knowledge & rich experience of working on QTP with several projects in top
ranking MNC’s.
2) Physical distance between the tutor & trainee has become irrelevant. During the training session through
Webex / similar software, you will be able to watch each other’s PC screen in a real time environment as if
getting a classroom training.
3) Our training courses will develop your skills to a level that you should be able to clear HP Certification Exam
on QTP vide exam Code HP0-M16 with a good score.
For more details of online training, please write to: software.testing.genius@gmail.com with “QTP Training
Query” in the Subject Line & specifying your present level of knowledge & experience (if any) on QTP, so that
we can recommend the most suitable training module to you.
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