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ISTQB CTAL-TM_001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM v3.0) |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TM |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (150 for non-native speakers) |
| Exam Format: | Point-weighted scoring, Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Available Languages: | French, Chinese, English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Passing Score: | 58 out of 88 points (~66%) |
| Exam Price: | USD 249 (varies by region/provider) |
| Recommended Training: | Accredited Training Providers Official CTAL-TM v3.0 Syllabus |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Official Registration iSQI Exam Provider |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at authorized centers |
| Pre Condition: | Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate + relevant practical experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-advanced-level-test-management-ctal-tm-v3-0/ |
ISTQB CTAL-TM_001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Managing the Product | 35% | - Test Documentation
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| Managing the Test Team | 20% | - Team Competency and Structure
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| Managing the Test Activities | 45% | - Test Process Improvement
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CTAL-TM_001 (ISTQB) Exam FAQ: Trusted Answers
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager is an official ISTQB certification exam, registered under the code CTAL-TM_001. Passing it awards the Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager certification, a credential at the Advanced level. It also connects to ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager exam presents 50 questions within 120 (150 for non-native 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 ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager takes 58 out of 88 points (~66%), and official registration costs USD 249 (varies by region/provider). Retakes bill the full USD 249 (varies by region/provider) 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.
Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate + relevant practical experience
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Online proctored or Onsite at authorized centers.
Yes, ISTQB recommends the following training for ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager candidates.
Complement any training with the 232 practice questions in the ActualPDF CTAL-TM_001 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager is organized into 3 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Managing the Test Activities (45%), Managing the Test Team (20%), and Managing the Product (35%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager Sample Questions:
Question 1
You have initiated a test process improvement project for your organisation using the STEP model. You have agreed the objectives, goals, scope and coverage of the process improvements with the stakeholders and defined the success criteria that will be applied to the project. Success criteria make risk reduction the most important target benefit for the process improvements, but overall return on investment is also an important consideration. You have just received the initial test assessment report.
Which ONE of the following would be the next step? SELECT ONE OPTION
A. Build a test process improvement plan that achieves benefits identified by individual stakeholders.
B. Prioritize the proposed improvements by predicted risk reduction and build a test process improvement plan that aligns with organisational strategy
C. Build a test process improvement plan that aligns with organisational strategy and maximizes return on investment.
D. Prioritize the proposed improvements by return on investment and build a test process improvement plan that does not reduce overall risk management overheads.
Question 2
Which of the following is the MOST relevant factor to consider when selecting an open source tool? SELECT ONE OPTION
A. The initial cost of the tool and ongoing annual costs.
B. The formal user support available for the tool.
C. The number of testers that will use the tool.
D. The number of user screens in the tool.
Question 3
Your company is installing a third-party enterprise-wide business software package. This is the first time the company has done anything like this.
Which technique would be the best one to use to estimate the testing effort? [3]
A. Past experience with in-house projects
B. Review of the installation guide
C. Estimated developer effort and lines of code
D. Industry averages
Question 4
What occurs In the retrospective closing?
A. The data collection methods are reviewed
B. The strengths and opportunities for improvement in the retrospectives are discussed
C. A brainstorming session is held to discuss the solutions to the root causes of the most significant issues
D. Everyone shakes hands
Question 5
You are performing a risk assessment for a financial application using quantitative risk analysis. The following is a table describing the analysis undertaken so far:
Which of the following statements correctly describes the outcome of the risk assessment using the "Cost of Exposure" technique in this scenario? SELECT ONE OPTION
A. PR1, PR3 and PR4 should be tested while PR2 should not be tested
B. Testing for failures associated to PR4 should happen first.
C. PR3 and PR4 should be tested while PR! and PR2 should not be tested.
D. PR2 should be tested while PR1. PR3 and PR4 should not be tested
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: D |
