BCS ATA-19 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) / BCS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Analyst (2019-1) |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TA (ATA-19) |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Management ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region; approximately £215 (UK price via BCS/Pearson VUE) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45 |
| Exam Format: | Closed book, Multiple choice questions |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (certification does not expire) |
| Available Languages: | English, Other languages (dependent on local Member Board availability) |
| Passing Score: | 65% (51 out of 78 points) |
| Exam Way: | Exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centres globally or via Member Board delivery partners; closed book multiple-choice format. |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate (Foundation Level) and recommended practical software testing experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-advanced-level-test-analyst/ |
BCS ATA-19 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Risk-Based Testing | - Risk Control - Risk Analysis |
| Topic 2: Defect Prevention and Test Tools | - Defect Prevention Practices - Software Defect Prevention |
| Topic 3: Test Analysis and Test Design | - Data-Based Test Techniques - Behavior-Based Test Techniques - Experience-Based Testing - Rule-Based Test Techniques - Applying the Most Appropriate Test Techniques |
| Topic 4: Test Quality Characteristics | - Usability Testing - Compatibility Testing - Flexibility Testing - Functional Testing |
| Topic 5: Tasks of the Test Analyst in the Test Process | - Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle - Involvement in Test Activities - Tasks Related to Work Products |

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