Audience

The Advanced Level Test Analyst certification is aimed at people who wish to further develop their expertise in test analysis and test design techniques.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience. Please contact an ISTQB® Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.

Exam Content

• Chapter 1: The Test Analyst's Tasks in the Test Process (150 minutes)
• Chapter 2: The Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing (60 minutes)
• Chapter 3: Test Techniques (630 minutes)
• Chapter 4: Testing Software Quality Characteristics (180 minutes)
• Chapter 5: Reviews (120 minutes)
• Chapter 6: Test Tools & Automation (90 minutes)

Business Outcomes

A candidate who has achieved the Advanced Level Test Analyst certification should be able to:

• Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development life cycle being used
• Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis
• Select and apply appropriate test techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria
• Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to their testing activities
• Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
• Work effectively in a usability testing team
• Effectively participate in requirements / user story reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in work products
• Improve the efficiency of the test process with the use of tools

Exam Mode

Advanced Level- Test Analyst including (please click to download related materials)

Syllabus v3.1.0

• Number of questions:40
• The format of the exam is multiple choice
• The total score is 80 points, a score of at least 65% (52 points or more) is required to pass
• 120 minutes test time, (extension of 30 minutes for non-native speakers, i.e, 150 minutes)

Syllabus v4.0

• Number of questions:45
• The format of the exam is multiple choice
• The total score is78 points, a score of at least 65% (51 points or more) is required to pass
• 120 minutes test time, (extension of 30 minutes for non-native speakers, i.e, 150 minutes)

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