ISTQB CTAL-TTA

ISTQB® CTAL - Technical Test Analyst

Description

The ISTQB® Advanced Technical Test Analyst certification extends the broad understanding of testing acquired at Foundation Level to allow growth into the Technical Test Analyst role.

Chapter 1: The Technical Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing

Risk-based Testing Tasks

Chapter 2: White-Box Test Techniques

Statement Testing
Decision Testing
Modified Condition/Decision Testing
Multiple Condition Testing
Basis Path Testing
API Testing
Selecting a White-box Test Technique

Chapter 3: Static and Dynamic Analysis

Static Analysis
Dynamic Analysis

Chapter 4: Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing

General Planning Issues
Security Testing
Reliability Testing
Performance Testing
Maintainability Testing
Portability Testing
Compatibility Testing

Chapter 5: Reviews

Technical Test Analyst Tasks in Reviews
Using Checklists in Reviews

Chapter 6 Test Tools and Automation

Defining the Test Automation Project
Specific Test Tools

Business outcomes

Holders of the ISTQB® CTAL Technical Test Analyst certificate can…

Recognize and classify the typical risks associated with the performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability of software systems.
Create test plans which detail the planning, design and execution of tests for mitigating performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability risks.
Select and apply appropriate structural design techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on code coverage and design coverage.
Effectively participate in technical reviews with developers and software architects applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in code and architecture.
Recognize risks in code and software architecture and create test plan elements to mitigate those risks through dynamic analysis.
Propose improvements to the security, maintainability and testability of code by applying static analysis.
Outline the costs and benefits to be expected from introducing particular types of test automation.
Select appropriate tools to automate technical testing tasks.
Understand the technical issues and concepts in applying test automation.

Target Audience

Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, Test Managers and Software Developers.

Requirements

Have successfully passed the ISTQB® CTFL Certification exam and hold the certificate.
Sufficient relevant working experience in the Software Testing industry, generally at least 18 months.