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ISTQB Certified Tester · Advanced Level

Technical Test Analyst

ISTQB Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst Qualification brings testers from a broader understanding of the fundamental technical aspects surrounding the testing process to a powerful specialization.

  • Questions45
  • Duration120 min
  • Pass mark65%

It’s the next logical step for testers who want to specialize in heavy-duty testing and can go on to pursue careers as Quality Assurance Specialists, Software Testers, Test Leads, Test Analysts and Test Managers.

Advanced Technical Test Analysts Know How to:

  • Recognize and classify the typical risks associated with the performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability of software systems
  • Provide technical elements to the planning, design and execution of tests for mitigating performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability risks
  • Select and apply appropriate white-box test techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on design coverage
  • Effectively participate in reviews with developers and software architects applying knowledge of typical defects in the code and architecture
  • Improve the quality characteristics of code and architecture by making use of different analysis techniques
  • 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

Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Syllabus 2021 Content

  1. The Technical Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based TestingRisk Identification
    Risk Assessment
    Risk Mitigation
  2. White-box Test TechniquesStatement Testing
    Decision Testing
    Modified Condition/Decision Testing
    Multiple Condition Testing
    API Testing
    Selecting a White-Box Test Technique
  3. Static and Dynamic AnalysisStatic Analysis
    Dynamic Analysis
  4. Quality Characteristics for Technical TestingGeneral Planning Issues
    Security Testing
    Reliability Testing
    Performance Testing
    Maintainability Testing
    Portability Testing
    Compatibility Testing
  5. ReviewsTechnical Test Analyst Tasks in Reviews
    Using Checklists in Reviews
  6. Test Tools & AutomationDefining the Test Automation Project
    Specific Test Tools

Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Syllabus 2021 Exam Structure

The Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst certification exam is conducted in a digital form, as well as remotely(online) in English and in the multiple-choice format. Exam takers have to answer 45 questions; each question has one correct answer and the passing score is 65%. Exam duration is 120 minutes for native English speakers and extends to 150minutes for non-native speakers.