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BCS TTA1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS / ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst (2012 Syllabus) |
| Exam Number: | TTA1 / CTAL-TTA |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45 |
| Passing Score: | 65% (51/78 points) |
| Exam Price: | £220–£280 GBP / $250–$350 USD (varies by region/provider) |
| Available Languages: | Polish, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Chinese, English, French |
| Exam Format: | Knowledge & application questions, Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (+25% = 150 for non-native speakers) |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Accredited Training Providers ISTQB 2012 TTA Syllabus |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Global Directory BCS Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based test (CBT) at authorized test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate; recommended 2–3 years of practical software testing experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/software-testing/istqb-advanced-level-technical-test-analyst/ |
BCS TTA1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Static and Dynamic Analysis | 15% | - Code complexity and maintainability analysis - Dynamic analysis, memory and resource monitoring - Static analysis tools and techniques |
| Topic 2: Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing | 25% | - Performance and efficiency testing - Reliability and robustness testing - Security and vulnerability testing - Portability and maintainability testing |
| Topic 3: Test Tools and Automation | 10% | - Technical testing tools selection - Automation suitability assessment - Automation framework concepts |
| Topic 4: White-Box Test Techniques | 35% | - Multiple condition coverage - Design structure-based tests - Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) - Cyclomatic complexity - Statement, decision, condition coverage |
| Topic 5: The Technical Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing | 10% | - Risk identification and analysis - Risk-based test planning and design - Risk mitigation strategies |
| Topic 6: Reviews | 5% | - Technical review participation - Defect detection in technical documents |
TTA1 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
BCS ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Technical Test Analyst (2012) is an official BCS / ISTQB exam, listed under exam code TTA1. A passing result earns you the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst (2012) certification at the Advanced level. It also ties into ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing BCS ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Technical Test Analyst (2012) requires 65% (51/78 points), and the official registration fee is £220–£280 GBP / $250–$350 USD (varies by region/provider). Retakes charge the full £220–£280 GBP / $250–$350 USD (varies by region/provider) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate; recommended 2–3 years of practical software testing experience
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Registration for BCS ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Technical Test Analyst (2012) goes through the official channels listed here.
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The BCS ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Technical Test Analyst (2012) syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing (25%), The Technical Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing (10%), and Test Tools and Automation (10%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
BCS ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Technical Test Analyst (2012) Sample Questions:
You have been asked to select a number of tools to support the performance testing. Which TWO of the following tools would you recommend?2 credits [K4]
Number of correct answers: 2
- A. Test oracle tool
- B. Test management tool
- C. Static analysis tool
- D. Monitoring tool
- E. Load testing tool
Correct Answer: D,E 🗳️
An embedded software company isconsidering to improve the quality of its software components to be delivered to the integration team. After studying various experience papers that report a higher level of quality for software components, two main alternative techniques are identified: static analysis and dynamic analysis. In deciding which one is most applicable and how they relate to each other a detailed study is performed. Which of the following are TWO key similarities between static analysis and dynamic analysis? 2 credits [K4]
Number of correct answers: 2
- A. Both usually use a tool
- B. Both are related to reviews
- C. Both are usually undertaken by development during coding and unit testing
- D. Both are performed using requirements as its major input document
- E. Both are usually undertaken by integration testers
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
Exhibit:
Identify the most significant risk introduced by this approach to incident management. 3 credits [K4]
Number ofcorrect answers: 1
- A. Spreadsheet/text files may not be complete
- B. Excel list may not be in synchronisation with Word documents
- C. Low level of usability
- D. Does not map to IEEE 1044
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which specification-based technique could be used to enhance coveragefor this code fragment?1 credit [K2]
Number of correct answers: 1
- A. Exploratory testing
- B. State transition testing
- C. Use case testing
- D. Boundary value analysis
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A developer has spent three days looking at a system that crashes now and then. The problem was caused by two codingfaults:
i.A variable was being used but had not been defined; ii.There was a 'goto' statement to an undefined label 1 credit [K2]
Number of correct answers: 1
- A. Test execution tool
- B. Dynamic analysis tool
- C. Static analysis tool
- D. Code coverage tool
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
