BCS TAE Exam Syllabus
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BCS TAE Exam Objectives
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation | 1.1 Purpose of Test Automation ALTA-E-1.1.1 (K2) Explain the objectives, advantages, disadvantages and limitations of test automation 1.2 Success Factors in Test Automation ALTA-E-1.2.1 (K2) Identify technical success factors of a test automation project |
| 2. Preparing for Test Automation | 2.1 SUT Factors Influencing Test Automation ALTA-E-2.1.1 (K4) Analyze a system under test to determine the appropriate automation solution 2.2 Tool Evaluation and Selection ALTA-E-2.2.1 (K4) Analyze test automation tools for a given project and report technical findings and recommendations 2.3 Design for Testability and Automation ALTA-E-2.3.1 (K2) Understand "design for testability" and "design for test automation" methods applicable to the SUT |
| 3. The Generic Test Automation Architecture - 270 mins. | 3.1 Introduction to gTAA ALTA-E-3.1.1 (K2) Explain the structure of the gTAA 3.2 TAA Design ALTA-E-3.2.1 (K4) Design the appropriate TAA for a given project ALTA-E-3.2.2 (K2) Explain the role that layers play within a TAA ALTA-E-3.2.3 (K2) Understand design considerations for a TAA ALTA-E-3.2.4 (K4) Analyze factors of implementation, use, and maintenance requirements for a given TAS 3.3 TAS Development ALTA-E-3.3.1 (K3) Apply components of the generic TAA (gTAA) to construct a purpose-built TAA ALTA-E-3.3.2 (K2) Explain the factors to be considered when identifying reusability of components |
| 4 Deployment Risks and Contingencies - 150 mins. | 4.1 Selection of Test Automation Approach and Planning of Deployment/Rollout ALTA-E-4.1.1 (K3) Apply guidelines that support effective test tool pilot and deployment activities 4.2 Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies ALTA-E-4.2.1 (K4) Analyze deployment risks and identify technical issues that could lead to failure of the test automation project, and plan mitigation strategies 4.3 Test Automation Maintenance ALTA-E-4.3.1 (K2) Understand which factors support and affect TAS maintainability |
| 5 Test Automation Reporting and Metrics - 165 mins. | 5.1 Selection of TAS Metrics ALTA-E-5.1.1 (K2) Classify metrics that can be used to monitor the test automation strategy and effectiveness 5.2 Implementation of Measurement ALTA-E-5.2.1 (K3) Implement metrics collection methods to support technical and management requirements. Explain how measurement of the test automation can be implemented. 5.3 Logging of the TAS and the SUT ALTA-E-5.3.1 (K4) Analyze test logging of both TAS and SUT data 5.4 Test Automation Reporting ALTA-E-5.4.1 (K2) Explain how a test execution report is constructed and published |
| 6 Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment - 120 mins | .6.1 Criteria for Automation ALTA-E-6.1.1 (K3) Apply criteria for determining the suitability of tests for automation ALTA-E-6.1.2 (K2) Understand the factors in transitioning from manual to automation testing 6.2 Identify Steps Needed to Implement Automation within Regression Testing ALTA-E-6.2.1 (K2) Explain the factors to consider in implementing automated regression testing 6.3 Factors to Consider when Implementing Automation within New Feature Testing ALTA-E-6.3.1 (K2) Explain the factors to consider in implementing automation within new feature testing 6.4 Factors to Consider when Implementing Automation of Confirmation Testing ALTA-E-6.4.1 (K2) Explain the factors to consider in implementing automated confirmation testing |
| 7 Verifying the TAS - 120 mins | 7.1 Verifying Automated Test Environment Components ALTA-E-7.1.1 (K3) Verify the correctness of an automated test environment including test tool setup 7.2 Verifying the Automated Test Suite ALTA-E-7.2.1 (K3) Verify the correct behavior for a given automated test script and/or test suite |
| 8 Continuous Improvement | .8.1 Options for Improving Test Automation ALTA-E-8.1.1 (K4) Analyze the technical aspects of a deployed test automation solution and provide recommendations for improvement 8.2 Adapting Test Automation to environment and SUT changes ALTA-E-8.2.1 (K4) Analyze the automated testware, including test environment components, tools and supporting function libraries, in order to understand where consolidation and updates should be made following a given set of test environment or SUT changes |
| Official Information | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/software-testing-certifications/istqb-certified-tester-advanced-level-test-automation-engineer/ |
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