CERTIFIED TESTER ADVANCED LEVEL TEST ANALYST (CTAL-TA)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development life cycle. It goes into detail about the test analyst’s role and responsibilities in every step of a standard test process and expands on important test techniques.

TARGET 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.

PREREQUISITE

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

COURSE OUTLINE

1. The Test Analyst’s Tasksin the Test Process
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
1.3 Test Analysis
1.4 Test Design
1.4.1 Low-level and High-level Test Cases
1.4.2 Design of Test Cases
1.5 Test Implementation
1.6 Test Execution

2. The Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Risk Identification
2.3 Risk Assessment
2.4 Risk Mitigation
2.4.1 Prioritizing the Tests
2.4.2 Adjusting Testing for Future Test Cycles

3. Test Techniques
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Black-Box Test Techniques
3.2.1 Equivalence Partitioning
3.2.2 Boundary Value Analysis
3.2.3 Decision Table Testing
3.2.4 State Transition Testing
3.2.5 Classification Tree Technique
3.2.6 Pairwise Testing
3.2.7 Use Case Testing
3.2.8 Combining Techniques
3.3 Experience-Based Test Techniques
3.3.1 Error Guessing
3.3.2 Checklist-Based Testing
3.3.3 Exploratory Testing
3.3.4 Defect-Based Test Techniques
3.4 Applying the Most Appropriate Technique

4. Testing Software Quality Characteristics
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Quality Characteristicsfor Business Domain Testing
4.2.1 Functional Correctness Testing
4.2.2 Functional Appropriateness Testing
4.2.3 Functional Completeness Testing
4.2.4 Interoperability Testing
4.2.5 Usability Evaluation
4.2.6 Portability Testing

5. Reviews
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Using Checklists in Reviews
5.2.1 Requirements Reviews
5.2.2 User Story Reviews
5.2.3 Tailoring Checklists

6. Test Tools and Automation
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Keyword-Driven Testing
6.3 Types of Test Tools
6.3.1 Test Design Tools
6.3.2 Test Data Preparation Tools
6.3.3 Automated Test Execution Tools

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