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BCS TA12 Exam

ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Test Analyst

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Exam Name ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Test Analyst
Exam Code TA12
Actual Exam Duration 180 minutes
Expected no. of Questions in Actual Exam 60
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Section Objectives
1. The Test Analyst’s Tasks in the Test Process 1.1 Introduction
    No learning objectives
 
1.2 Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
    TA-1.2.1 (K2) Explain how and why the timing and level of involvement for the Test Analyst varies when working with different software development lifecycle models
 
1.3 Test Analysis
    TA-1.3.1 (K2)  Summarize  the  appropriate  tasks  for  the  Test  Analyst  when  conducting  analysis activities
 
1.4 Test Design
    TA-1.4.1 (K2) Explain why test conditions should be understood by the stakeholders
    TA-1.4.2 (K4) For a given project scenario, select the appropriate design level for test cases (high-level or low-level)
    TA-1.4.3 (K2) Explain the issues to be considered in test case design
 
1.5 Test Implementation
    TA-1.5.1 (K2) Summarize the appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst when conducting test implementation activities
 
1.6 Test Execution
    TA-1.6.1 (K2) Summarize the appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst when conducting test execution activities
2. The Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing The Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing
    TA-2.1.1 (K3)  For  a  given  situation,  participate  in  risk  identification,  perform  risk  assessment  and propose appropriate risk mitigation
3. Test Techniques 3.1 Introduction No learning objectives
 
3.2 Black-Box Test Techniques
    TA-3.2.1 (K4) Analyze a given specification item(s) and design test cases by applying equivalence partitioning
    TA-3.2.2 (K4) Analyze a given specification item(s) and design test cases by applying boundary value analysis
    TA-3.2.3 (K4) Analyze a given specification item(s) and design test cases by applying decision table testing
    TA-3.2.4 (K4) Analyze a given specification item(s) and design test cases by applying state transition testing
    TA-3.2.5 (K2) Explain how classification tree diagrams support test techniques
    TA-3.2.6 (K4) Analyze a given specification item(s) and design test cases by applying pairwise testing
    TA-3.2.7 (K4)  Analyze  a  given  specification  item(s)  and  design  test  cases  by  applying  use  case testing
    TA-3.2.8 (K4) Analyze a system, or its requirement specification, in order to determine likely types of defects to be found and select the appropriate black-box test technique(s)
 
3.3 Experience-Based Test Techniques
    TA-3.3.1 (K2)  Explain  the  principles  of  experience-based  test  techniques  and  the  benefits  and drawbacks compared to black-box and defect-based test techniques
    TA-3.3.2 (K3) Identify exploratory tests from a given scenario
    TA-3.3.3 (K2)  Describe  the  application  of  defect-based  test  techniques  and  differentiate  their  use from black-box test techniques
 
3.4 Applying the Most Appropriate Test Techniques
    TA-3.4.1 (K4)  For  a  given  project  situation,  determine  which  black-box  or  experience-based  test techniques should be applied to achieve specific goals
4. Testing Software Quality Characteristics 4.1 Introduction
No learning objectives
 
4.2 Quality Characteristics for Business Domain Testing  
    TA-4.2.1 (K2)  Explain  what  test  techniques  are  appropriate  to  test  the  functional  completeness, functional correctness and functional appropriateness
    TA-4.2.2 (K2)  Define  the  typical  defects  to  be  targeted  for  the  functional  completeness,  functional correctness and functional appropriateness characteristics  
    TA-4.2.3 (K2) Define when the functional completeness, correctness and appropriateness characteristics should be tested in the software development lifecycle
    TA-4.2.4  (K2)  Explain  the  approaches  that  would  be  suitable  to  verify  and  validate  both  the implementation of the usability requirements and the fulfillment of the user's expectations
    TA-4.2.5 (K2) Explain the role of the Test Analyst in interoperability testing including identification of the defects to be targeted
    TA-4.2.6 (K2) Explain the role of the Test Analyst in portability testing including identification of the defects to be targeted
    TA-4.2.7 (K4)  For a given set of requirements, determine the  test conditions  required to verify the functional and/or non-functional quality characteristics within the scope of the Test Analyst
5. Reviews 5.1 Introduction
No learning objectives
 
5.2 Using Checklists in Reviews
    TA-5.2.1 (K3)  Identify  problems  in  a  requirements  specification  according  to  checklist  information provided in the syllabus
    TA-5.2.2 (K3)  Identify  problems  in  a  user  story  according  to  checklist  information  provided  in  the syllabus
6. Test Tools and Automation 6.1 Introduction
    No learning objectives
 
6.2 Keyword-Driven Automation
    TA-6.2.1 (K3)  For  a  given  scenario  determine  the  appropriate  activities  for  a  Test  Analyst  in  a keyword-driven testing project
 
6.3 Types of Test Tools
    TA-6.3.1 (K2) Explain the usage and types of test tools applied in test design, test data preparation and test execution

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