ISQI CTAL-TA_Syll2019DACH Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | iSQI (International Software Quality Institute) |
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2019 DACH Region) |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TA_Syll2019DACH |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Available Languages: | English, German |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26 out of 40 questions) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no renewal required) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (150 for non-native speakers) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Single/multiple answer |
| Exam Price: | €230–€280 / $250–$300 USD (varies by region/provider) |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) ISTQB Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Advanced Level - Test Manager |
| Recommended Training: | ISTQB Official Syllabus & Resources iSQI Recommended Training |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Exam Portal iSQI Official Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification; recommended 1–2 years of practical software testing experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://istqb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ISTQB_CTAL-TA_Syllabus_v3.1.2.pdf |
ISQI CTAL-TA_Syll2019DACH Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: The Test Analyst's Tasks in the Test Process | 17% | - Evaluating exit criteria and reporting - Test analysis and design - Test closure activities - Test implementation and execution |
| Topic 2: Reviews | 13% | - Test analyst role in reviews - Defect detection in reviews - Review types and processes |
| Topic 3: The Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing | 12% | - Risk mitigation and prioritization - Regression testing based on risk - Risk identification and analysis |
| Topic 4: Test Tools and Automation | 13% | - Benefits and risks of test automation - Selecting and introducing tools - Tool categories for test analysts |
| Topic 5: Test Techniques | 30% | - Structure-based techniques - Applying techniques in different contexts - Experience-based techniques - Specification-based techniques |
| Topic 6: Testing Software Quality Characteristics | 15% | - Usability testing - Maintainability and portability testing - Functionality testing - Reliability and efficiency testing |

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