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BCS ATA-19 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS / ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (2019 Syllabus) |
| Exam Number: | ATA-19 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (150 for non-native language speakers) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Closed-book, Point-weighted scoring, Scenario-based questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for life |
| Available Languages: | Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, German, Japanese, French, English, Chinese |
| Passing Score: | 65% (52 out of 80 points) |
| Exam Price: | £215 (UK), approx $275–$320 USD varies by region |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Advanced Level - Test Manager ISTQB Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Accredited Training Providers ISTQB Official Syllabus 2019 |
| Exam Registration: | BCS Official Registration Pearson VUE Booking |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/software-testing-certifications/istqb-certified-tester-advanced-level-test-analyst/ |
BCS ATA-19 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Testing Software Quality Characteristics | 15% | - Functionality testing - Efficiency testing - Usability testing - Reliability testing - Maintainability and portability testing |
| Topic 2: The Test Analyst's Tasks in the Test Process | 15% | - Evaluating exit criteria and reporting - Defect management - Test analysis and design activities - Contribution to test planning - Test implementation and execution |
| Topic 3: Reviews | 10% | - Roles and responsibilities in reviews - Review techniques and types - Static analysis and its benefits |
| Topic 4: Test Techniques | 40% | - Specification-based techniques
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| Topic 5: The Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing | 10% | - Risk identification and analysis - Risk assessment and prioritization - Risk mitigation and testing strategy |
| Topic 6: Test Tools and Automation | 10% | - Tool categories used by test analysts - Selecting and introducing tools - Benefits and risks of tool use |
BCS ATA-19 Exam: What Candidates Want to Know
BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst 2019 is an official BCS / ISTQB certification exam, registered under the code ATA-19. Passing it awards the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst certification, a credential at the Advanced level. It also connects to ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, ISTQB Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst, ISTQB Advanced Level - Test Manager. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst 2019 exam presents 40 questions within 120 (150 for non-native language speakers). That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst 2019 takes 65% (52 out of 80 points), and official registration costs £215 (UK), approx $275–$320 USD varies by region. Retakes bill the full £215 (UK), approx $275–$320 USD varies by region again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate
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For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered In-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam.
Yes, BCS / ISTQB recommends the following training for BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst 2019 candidates.
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BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst 2019 is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Reviews (10%), The Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing (10%), and Test Techniques (40%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
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