Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Manager-CTAL-TM-ISTQB Practice Exam

Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Manager-CTAL-TM-ISTQB Practice Exam

The ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) certification equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee all testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle. It encompasses various aspects, including designing a suitable test approach aligned with the organizational test strategy, forming a proficient test team, and executing the necessary testing procedures.

Who should take the exam?

The Advanced Level Test Manager certification targets professionals who have already attained an advanced stage in their software testing careers and seek to enhance their expertise in test management.

Exam Prerequisite:

To obtain this certification, candidates must possess the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and demonstrate sufficient practical experience. 

Exam Business Outcomes

A candidate who has attained the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager certification should demonstrate the ability to:

• Effectively manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals, and testing processes established for the organization.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate risk identification and analysis sessions, utilizing the outcomes for test estimation, planning, monitoring, and control.
• Develop and execute test plans in alignment with organizational policies and test strategies.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and control over test activities to meet project objectives.
• Evaluate and communicate pertinent and timely test status updates to project stakeholders.
• Identify skills and resource gaps within the test team and contribute to acquiring adequate resources.
• Identify and plan for necessary skills development within the test team.
• Present a business case for test activities, outlining expected costs and benefits.
• Ensure effective communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders.
• Engage in and lead initiatives for test process improvement.

Exam Details 

• Exam Code: CTAL-TM
• Exam Name: Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 65 Questions
• Time: 180 minutes
• Passing Score: 75

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Testing Process – 420 mins.

1.1 Testing Process

1.2 Test Planning, Monitoring and Control

1.3 Test Analysis

1.4 Test Design

1.5 Test Implementation

1.6 Test Execution

1.7 Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting

1.8 Test Closure Activities

Topic 2: Test Management – 750 mins.

2.1 Test Management

2.2 Test Management in Context

2.3 Risk-Based Testing and Other Approaches for Test Prioritization and Effort Allocation

2.4 Test Documentation and Other Work Products

2.5 Test Estimation

2.6 Defining and Using Test Metrics

2.7 Business Value of Testing

2.8 Distributed, Outsourced, and Insourced Testing

2.9 Managing the Application of Industry Standards

Topic 3: Reviews – 180 mins.

3.1 Management Reviews and Audits

3.2 Managing Reviews

3.3 Metrics for Reviews

3.4 Managing Formal Reviews

Topic 4: Defect Management – 150 mins.

4.1 The Defect Lifecycle and the Software Development Lifecycle

4.2 Defect Report Information

4.3 Assessing Process Capability with Defect Report Information

Topic 5: Improving the Testing Process – 135 mins.

5.1 Test Improvement Process

5.2 Improving the Test Process

5.3 Improving the Test Process with TMMi

5.4 Improving the Test Process with TPI Next

5.5 Improving the Test Process with CTP

5.6 Improving the Test Process with STEP

Topic 6: Test Tools and Automation – 135 min

6.1 Tool Selection

6.2 Tool Lifecycle

6.3 Tool Metrics

Topic 7: People Skills – Team Composition – 210 mins.

7.1 Individual Skills

7.2 Test Team Dynamics

7.3 Fitting Testing Within an Organization

7.4 Motivation

7.5 Communication