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The Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) certification focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of test automation solutions. 

Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) Exam covers - 

  • The concepts, methods, tools, and processes for automating dynamic functional tests
  • Relationship of those tests to test management, configuration management
  • Defect management, software development processes, and quality assurance.
  • Methods described are generally applicable across a variety of software life cycle approaches types of software systems, and test types.

The Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) Exam is aimed at candidates who already have experience in software testing and who wish to further develop their expertise in automation testing.

  • No. of Questions: 40
  • Total Points: 75
  • Passing Score: 49
  • Exam Duration: 90 mins(+25% Non-Native Language)

ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer Study Guide is specially designed by our experts to ease your preparation for the exam.

  • Refer to the Exam Guide
  • Learning Resources - Test Automation Engineer: Guide to the Istqb Advanced Level 
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The syllabus for the exam has been divided into sections and subsections, given as follows-

1. The Test Analyst’s Tasks in the Test Process 

2. The Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing 

3. Test Techniques 

4. Testing Software Quality Characteristics 

5. Reviews 

6. Test Tools and Automation 

  • Performing relevant testing activities on the basis of the software development lifecycle.
  • Determining proper prioritization of the testing activities on the basis of information provided by the risk analysis.
  • Determining relevant types of functional testing to be performed.
  • Working effectively in a usability testing team.
  • Selecting and applying proper test methods to ensure an adequate level of confidence.