Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) v4.0

Overview

The ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) provides a thorough introduction to the technical testing skills which are fundamental in many organizations today. These skills include risk-based testing, white box testing, static and dynamic analysis, non-functional testing, and test automation.

Advanced
Technical Test Analyst
Contents
Business Outcomes

A candidate who has achieved the Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst certification should be able to:

  • Recognize and classify the typical risks associated with the performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability of software systems.
  • Provide technical elements to the planning, design and execution of tests for mitigating performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability risks.
  • Select and apply appropriate white-box test techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on design coverage.
  • Effectively participate in reviews with developers and software architects applying knowledge of typical defects in the code and architecture Improve the quality characteristics of code and architecture by making use of different analysis techniques.
  • Outline the costs and benefits to be expected from introducing particular types of test automation.
  • Select appropriate tools to automate technical testing tasks.
  • Understand the technical issues and concepts in applying test automation.
Audience

The Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst certification is suitable for anyone who is involved in testing as well as anyone interested in further developing their software testing knowledge. This includes people performing activities such as test analysis, test consulting, and software development.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level in version v4.0 (preferred) or a previous version and have sufficient practical experience. Please check Eligibility section for details.

Eligibility
  • Candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level in version v4.0 (preferred) or a previous version(Mandatory)
  • Min 2 Years working experience(Mandatory)
Exam Structure
KeyValue

No. of Questions:

45

Total Points

78

Passing Score:

51

Exam Length (mins):

120 (+25% Non-Native Language)

Prerequisites

CTFL

More Info

Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.

Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.

Certification Providers

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