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ISTQB CTAL-TA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TA |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no expiration) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Available Languages: | French, Spanish, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) (varies by provider), Portuguese, German |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 (multiple-choice) |
| Exam Price: | Varies by country (~EUR 200–250) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | ISTQB Accredited Training Courses ISTQB CTAL-TA Syllabus (Official PDF) |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Exam Providers ISTQB Official Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Available via authorized exam providers, including online proctored exams and test center delivery (e.g., Pearson VUE depending on region). |
| Pre Condition: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is required before taking this exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.istqb.org/certifications/advanced-level |
ISTQB CTAL-TA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Test Techniques | - Black-box test design techniques
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| Topic 2: Test Process in Context | - Test activities in software development lifecycle
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| Topic 3: Reviews and Tools | - Static testing techniques
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| Topic 4: Testing Quality Characteristics | - Quality models and risk-based testing
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| Topic 5: Defect Management | - Defect lifecycle and reporting
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ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst Sample Questions:
Which ONE of the following test tools would MOST likely be used as part of test design?
- A. Comparison tools.
- B. Classification tree tools.
- C. Dynamic analysis tools.
- D. Coverage tools.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which of the following is a typical defect that the classification tree method would identify?
- A. Improper handling of sequences of events
- B. Improper handling of combinations of input classes
- C. Improper handling of invalid inputs
- D. Improper handling of typical workflows
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which of the following BEST explains the use of cause-effect graphing?
- A. Used with the purpose that with a limited set of test cases a reasonable level of coverage can be achieved.
- B. Used to test the ability of the software to enter into and exit from defined states via valid and invalid transitions.
- C. Useful to gain a graphical overview of a program's logical structure and are typically used as the basis for creating decision tables.
- D. Used as a clear method to verify testing of all pertinent combinations of conditions and to verify that all possible combinations are handled by the software
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Apart from state transition testing, which other specification-based technique would you additionally choose to test the interfaces between components of "Route Calculation" and thus typically find different types of defects?
Identify the MOST likely technique from the following list.
- A. Equivalence Partitioning
- B. Decision Testing
- C. Orthogonal Arrays
- D. Use Case Testing
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You work for a company who are pioneers in smart energy technology. One of their core products is their energy monitor in-home display device, used to display current and historic energy consumption data to many thousands of customers. It has been designed to integrate with their other smart-home products, including domestic lighting control systems via their HomeHub.
The company is to launch a new application for smartphones and tablets that will allow its customers to view their energy readings remotely and to view their daily budget usage based on seasonal historic data. The application must also support customers with disabilities.
The following requirement specification has been written and you are reviewing it:
You are using the following review checklist
Is each requirement testable?
Does each requirement have acceptance criteria listed?
Is a use case calling structure available (if applicable)?
Are the requirements uniquely identified?
Is the specification versioned?
Is there traceability visible from each requirement to the business/marketing requirements?
Is there traceability between the requirements and the use cases (if applicable)?
Based on this checklist, which items are NOT met and will fail review?
- A. 1, 4, 5, 7.
- B. 2, 3, 4, 7.
- C. 1, 2, 4, 6.
- D. 2, 3, 5, 6.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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