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Future FTE Job - Skillset and Challenges

This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete.  FTE refers to someone responsible to develop the test plan and/or conducts/directs the test execution. Please answer the questions regarding testing in the context of complex (software & hardware) and other new technologies (e.g., AI, UAV, eVTOL, solar) in systems-under-test
1.What are the most important competencies/skills that an FTE needs TODAY ? (Select up to 5 choices)(Required.)
2.What are the most important competencies/skills that an FTE will need in 10 years? (Select up to 5 choices)(Required.)
3.What elements of tester education/training are ESSENTIAL for FTE relevancy in the future?  (Select all that apply)(Required.)
4.What important element of tester education do FTE's most often lack?(Required.)
5.Traditional FTE Skills Will Be Sufficient for Future Testing(Required.)
6.In the next 10-20 years what will be the biggest challenge for FTEs? (check all that apply)(Required.)
7.How many years of test experience do you have?(Required.)
8.What region(s) do you have experience testing in?(Required.)
9.SFTE should publish FTE standards guidelines(Required.)