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Test Analyst

The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Qualification furthers testers’ knowledge, expertise and skills in test analyst issues. These issues range from selecting the right technique and domain testing to producing test documentation. Successful exam takers can pursue career options as Quality Assurance Specialists, Software Testers, Test Analysts, Test Leads and Test Managers.

  • Questions40
  • Duration120 min
  • Pass mark65%
  • Extra Time25%

Given how the examination’s material concerns complex, intricate software testing projects, it’s advisable for all exam takers to have had prior professional development in the field of testing.

Advanced Test Analysts Know How to:

  • Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development lifecycle being used.
  • Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis.
  • Select and apply appropriate testing techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence based on defined coverage criteria.
  • Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to the 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.

Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus 2019 Content

  1. The Test Analyst's Tasks in the Test ProcessTesting in the Software Development Lifecycle
    Test Analysis
    Test Design
    Test Implementation
    Test Execution
  2. The Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based TestingRisk Identification
    Risk Assessment
    Risk Mitigation
  3. Test TechniquesBlack-box Test Techniques
    Experience-Based Test Techniques
    Applying the Most Appropriate Technique
  4. Testing Software Quality CharacteristicsQuality Characteristics for Business Domain Testing
  5. ReviewsUsing Checklists in Reviews
  6. Test tools and AutomationKeyword-Driven Automation
    Types of test tools

Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus 2019 Exam Structure

The Advanced Level Test Analyst certification exam is held in a digital form, as well as remotely(online) in English and in the multiple-choice format. Exam takers have to answer 40 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 150 minutes for non-native speakers.