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ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training

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The ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training is based on the ISTQB syllabus. It extends the knowledge gained in the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and is aimed at those who have achieved an advanced point in their careers and are expecting to be actively involved in test analysis, as well as those who want a deeper understanding of technical test analysis, such as project managers, quality managers and software development managers.

This ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training course provides specialist coverage of the technical aspects of software testing, such as testing quality characteristics and performing white box testing. 

We also provide private and in-company ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst courses. Call +44 (0) 1273 622272 to discuss.

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Course Objectives

The objectives of this ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training course are:

• To prepare candidates for the examination for the Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst based on the ISTQB syllabus;
• To extend understanding of the technical aspects of software test analysis – its practical application and key components – and to enhance awareness of technical issues and constraints around software test analysis.

The objectives of the qualification are to extend the coverage included in the ISTQB Foundation Certificate syllabus in Software Testing, and provide the advanced skills required by Technical Test Analysts by both building directly on the topics covered in the Foundation and introducing new skills particularly appropriate for the technical aspects of software testing.

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training Key Points

Techniques for Writing Test Cases

• Specification-based (black box) testing
• Code-based (white box) testing
• Defect- and Experience-based testing

Supporting Activities

• Incident Management
• Reporting
• Selection of the most appropriate testing techniques and reviews

Non-Functional Testing

• Testing of software characteristics, such as security, reliability, efficiency, maintainability and portability
• Performance testing tools

Static Testing

• Architecture-based reviews
• Code-based reviews
• Static analysis

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Exam

Each Advanced level examination lasts 3 hours and consists of 65 multiple choice, questions. Each question has a value of 1, 2 or 3 marks, the total available mark for each exam is 100 and the pass mark is 65. The Advanced level exam has “pick ‘n’ mix” questions which consist of a stem (question) followed by a list of options (minimum 5). The candidate is asked to pick 2 or 3 of the options listed.

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training Course Audience

This advanced level qualification for technical test analysts is aimed at all testing professionals wish to gain greater knowledge and recognition of technical test analysis and its application: Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, Test Managers, User Acceptance Testers and Software Developers.

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Course Recommended Reading

Software Testing: An ISEB Foundation by Brian Hambling - buy from amazon
Testing Object Oriented Systems: Models, Patterns and Tools - Robert Binder - buy from amazon
British Qualifications - Kogan Page - buy from amazon

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