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ISQI CTAL-TA_Syll2012 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB / iSQI |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TA_Syll2012 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no expiration) |
| Exam Price: | Varies by country (~EUR 200–250 equivalent) |
| Passing Score: | 65% (typically 26 out of 40 questions) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 multiple-choice questions |
| Recommended Training: | iSQI Training and Exams ISTQB Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Official Website iSQI Exam Provider |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Available via online proctored exam or onsite test centers through ISTQB member boards and iSQI. |
| Pre Condition: | ISTQB Foundation Level certification is required before taking this exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.istqb.org |
ISQI CTAL-TA_Syll2012 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Testing Process in Context | - Context of testing in SDLC
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| Defect Management and Tools | - Defect lifecycle
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| Testing of Software Quality Characteristics | - Testing approaches for quality attributes
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| Test Techniques | - Advanced test design considerations
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| Risk-Based Testing | - Risk mitigation through testing
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| Reviews | - Review process
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ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Testing of Software Quality Characteristics, Defect Management and Tools, and Test Techniques. The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) Sample Questions:
A new web site must operate correctly with different browsers (Internet Explorer, Google
Chrome, Firefox, Netscape, Mozilla), using different plug-ins (Realplayer, Mediaplayer), will be receiving pages from different servers (IIS, Apache and WebLogic) and will be running on various server operation systems (windows 2007, XP, Linux)
Which of the following test techniques will you use to test this new web site in its various environments?
[K4] 3 credits
- A. pairwise testing
- B. decision table testing
- C. exploratory testing
- D. use case testing
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Tax system
A tax system needs to be updated due to new legislation. For a person with a salary of less than EUR
20.000 and who is married, the tax needs to be re-calculated. If the person also has more than two and less than five children, an additional 10% reduction is applicable.
Applying equivalence partitioning to the "Tax System" specification, which of the following set of equivalence classes is most effective in testing the processing the number of children?
[K3] 2 credits
- A. 2, 4 and 5 children
- B. 1, 3 and 6 children
- C. 2, 4 and 6 children
- D. 3, 4 and 6 children
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You are testing an ATM based on the following use case;
ATM start screen is showing
1.The user inserts card
2.The user types in PIN
3.The user selects 'cash with receipt'
4.The user selects EUR 50
5.The user selects 'no further service'
Expected results
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The ATM provides EUR50 to the user
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The ATM return the card and balance slip
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The ATM clears the screen
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The ATM returns to start menu
In your test log which of the following could be noted as part of additional attention points?
[K3] 2 credits
- A. Issues regarding time-behavior
- B. Expected results not clearly defined
- C. Issues regarding interoperability
- D. More test cases needed to achieve full coverage
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available so low, that he decides to research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior teas via the web. His market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with graphics that are fast to load, has high availability, superior usability and fast response times.
The website will offer the following:
-An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product, but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock purchasing levels)
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Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions
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Provide the customer to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have technical skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he wants the website to be completed quickly.
The test basis contains the following:
-Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site
-HTML pages developed to date.
-A statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the nature of Ken's overall objectives.
Which TWO of the following items may more frequently need to be explained in greater detail for non-functional defect reports than for a functional defect report?
[K2] 1 credit
- A. Expected results
- B. Level of load on the system at the time of failure
- C. Actual results
- D. Steps to reproduce the defect
- E. Test data used to identify the fault
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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.
[K4] 3 credits
- A. Use Case Testing
- B. Orthogonal Arrays
- C. Equivalence Partitioning
- D. Decision Testing
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
