ISTQB® Certified Tester – Advanced Level: Technical Test Analyst

On completion of this course, attendees will have an advanced understanding of test design techniques and will be fully prepared to take the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst examination.

The Technical Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing

• Introduction
• Risk-based Testing Tasks

Structure-Based Testing

• Introduction
• Statement Testing
• Decision Testing
• Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) Testing
• Multiple Condition Testing
• Basis Path Testing
• API Testing
• Selecting a White-box Test Technique

Analytical Techniques

• Introduction
• Static Analysis
  • Control Flow Analysis
  • Data Flow Analysis
  • Using Static Analysis for Improving Maintainability
  • Call Graphs
• Dynamic Analysis
  • Detecting Memory Leaks
  • Detecting Wild Pointers
• Analysis of Performance Efficiency

Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing

• Introduction
• General Planning Issues
• Security Testing
• Reliability Testing
• Performance Efficiency Testing
• Maintainability Testing
• Portability Testing
• Compatibility Testing

Reviews

• Technical Test Analyst Tasks in Reviews
• Using Checklists in Reviews
  • Architectural Reviews
  • Code Reviews

Test Tools and Automation

• Defining the Test Automation Project
• Specific Test Tools

To be able to obtain an Advanced Level certification, candidates must hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification (or ISEB equivalent). 18 months of practical experience within the software testing field is recommended for attending an advanced level course, but not strictly required.

The following courses complement the ISTQB Certified Tester: Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst, either as prerequisite or follow on:

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst

The course would be beneficial for: Requirements Engineer, Functional Tester, Test Manager, Developer, Test Automation Specialist, Performance Test Specialist, Test Environments Specialist, Security testing Specialist and anyone else wishing to take the Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Exam.