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ASTQB CTAL Exam Overview :

Exam Name ISTQB Advanced Level
Exam Code CTAL
Actual Exam Duration 90 minutes
Expected no. of Questions in Actual Exam 60
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ASTQB CTAL Exam Topics :

Section Objectives
1. The Technical Test Analysts Tasks in Risk -Based Testing 1.2 Risk-based Testing Tasks
    TTA-1.2.1 (K2) Summarize the generic risk factors that the Technical Test Analyst typically needs to consider
    TTA-1.2.2 (K2) Summarize the activities of the Technical Test Analyst within a risk-based approach for testing activities
2. White-box Test Techniques 2.2 Statement Testing
    TTA-2.2.1 (K3) Write test cases for a given specification item by applying the Statement test technique to achieve a defined level of coverage

2.3 Decision Testing
    TTA-2.3.1 (K3) Write test cases for a given specification item by applying the Decision test technique to achieve a defined level of coverage
 
2.4 Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) Testing
    TTA-2.4.1 (K3) Write test cases by applying the Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) test design technique to achieve a defined level of coverage
 
2.5 Multiple Condition Testing
    TTA-2.5.1 (K3) Write test cases for a given specification item by applying the Multiple Condition test technique to achieve a defined level of coverage
 
2.6 Basis Path Testing
    TTA-2.6.1 (K3)  Write  test  cases  for  a  given  specification  item  by  applying  McCabe’s  Simplified Baseline Method  
 
2.7 API Testing
    TTA-2.7.1 (K2) Understand the applicability of API testing and the kinds of defects it finds  
 
2.8 Selecting a White-box Test Technique
    TTA-2.8.1 (K4) Select an appropriate white-box test technique according to a given project situation
3. Analytical Techniques 3.2 Static Analysis
    TTA-3.2.1 (K3) Use control flow analysis to detect if code has any control flow anomalies
    TTA-3.2.2  (K2) Explain how data flow analysis is used to detect if code has any data flow anomalies
    TTA-3.2.3  (K3) Propose ways to improve the maintainability of code by applying static analysis
    TTA-3.2.4 (K2) Explain the use of call graphs for establishing integration testing strategies  

3.3 Dynamic Analysis
    TTA-3.3.1 (K3) Apply dynamic analysis to achieve a specified goal
4. Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing 4.2 General Planning Issues
    TTA-4.2.1 (K4) For a particular scenario, analyze the non-functional requirements and write the respective sections of the test plan
    TTA-4.2.2 (K3) Given a particular product risk, define the particular non-functional test type(s) which are most appropriate
    TTA-4.2.3 (K2) Understand and explain the stages in an application’s software development lifecycle where non-functional tests should typically be applied
    TTA-4.2.4 (K3) For a given scenario, define the types of defects you would expect to find by using the different non-functional testing types
 
4.3 Security Testing
    TTA-4.3.1 (K2) Explain the reasons for including security testing in a test approach
    TTA-4.3.2 (K2) Explain the principal aspects to be considered in planning and specifying security tests
 
4.4 Reliability Testing
    TTA-4.4.1 (K2) Explain the reasons for including reliability testing in a test approach
    TTA-4.4.2 (K2)  Explain  the  principal  aspects  to  be  considered  in  planning  and  specifying  reliability tests
 
4.5 Performance Efficiency Testing
    TTA-4.5.1 (K2) Explain the reasons for including performance efficiency testing in a test approach
    TTA-4.5.2 (K2) Explain the principal aspects to be considered in planning and specifying performance efficiency tests
 
4.6 Maintainability Testing
    TTA-4.6.1 (K2) Explain the reasons for including maintainability testing in a test approach
 
4.7 Portability Testing
    TTA-4.7.1 (K2) Explain the reasons for including portability testing in a test approach

4.8 Compatibility Testing
    TTA-4.8.1 (K2) Explain the reasons for including compatibility tests in a test approach
5. Reviews 5.1 Technical Test Analyst Tasks in Reviews
    TTA 5.1.1  (K2) Explain why review preparation is important for the Technical Test Analyst
 
5.2 Using Checklists in Reviews
    TTA 5.2.1  (K4) Analyze an architectural design and identify problems according to a checklist provided in the syllabus
    TTA 5.2.2  (K4)  Analyze  a  section  of  code  or  pseudo-code  and  identify  problems  according  to  a checklist provided in the syllabus
6. Test Tools and Automation 6.1 Defining the Test Automation Project
    TTA-6.1.1 (K2) Summarize the activities that the Technical Test Analyst performs when setting up a test automation project
    TTA-6.1.2 (K2) Summarize the differences between data-driven and keyword-driven automation
    TTA-6.1.3 (K2) Summarize common technical issues that cause automation projects to fail to achieve the planned return on investment
    TTA-6.1.4 (K3) Construct keywords based on a given business process  
 
6.2 Specific Test Tools
    TTA-6.2.1 (K2) Summarize the purpose of tools for fault seeding and fault injection
    TTA-6.2.2 (K2) Summarize the main characteristics and implementation issues for performance testing tools
    TTA-6.2.3 (K2) Explain the general purpose of tools used for web-based testing
    TTA-6.2.4 (K2) Explain how tools support the practice of model-based testing
    TTA-6.2.5 (K2) Outline the purpose of tools used to support component testing and the build process
    TTA-6.2.6 (K2) Outline the purpose of tools used to support mobile application testing

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