Advanced Level Test Analyst 4.0
Newly redesigned: business‑focused testing, modern techniques & automation – from traditional to AI‑based systems.
Why CTAL‑TA 4.0?
- Support for AI‑based systems (test oracles, metamorphic testing, random testing)
- Support for risk-based regression testing, automated test design, and keyword-based testing
- Modernized classic techniques: domain & CRUD testing
- Defect prevention & continuous quality improvement
- Seamless alignment with CORE syllabi (e.g. Foundation Level)
What you will learn
Business‑driven test design
Focused test conditions, cases and data
Risk‑based prioritization
Align test effort to risk levels
Quality characteristics
Business perspective – e.g., functionality, usability, data quality
Prevent defects
Prevention strategies rather than finding
Tools & automation
Manage cases, data, defects; automate test design
Who should get certified?
- Testers & Test Analysts (agile & traditional)
- Quality managers & business analysts
- Product owners & acceptance roles
- Developers with testing responsibilities
- Prerequisite: ISTQB® CTFL
- Validity: lifetime
Preparation
Accredited training or self‑study using the syllabus and literature.
Exam at a glance
Format: 40 MC questions
Duration: 90 minutes (+25% for non-native speakers)
Cognitive levels: K2–K4 (understanding, application, analysis)
Language: German or English (depending on the exam provider)
Validity: Lifetime
| Syllabuses Test Analyst 4.0 | Version | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CTAL-TA_Lehrplan_DE | V4.0 | 2025 |
| CTAL-TA_Syllabus_EN | V4.0 | 2025 |
| Sample exams Test Analyst 4.0 | Version | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CTAL-TA_Probeprüfung-Fragen – DE | V4.0 | 2025 |
| CTAL-TA_Probeprüfung-Antworten – DE | V4.0 | 2025 |
| CTAL-TA_Sample-Exam-Questions – EN | V4.1 | 2025 |
| CTAL-TA_Sample-Exam-Answers – EN | V4.1 | 2025 |
Please note that official ISTQB® materials (course materials, test questions, etc.) are only available from training providers or certification authorities authorized by the ISTQB®, the GTB or other national ISTQB® boards.
Materials available from other sources have not been authorized by the ISTQB® and are not subject to the strict quality control of the ISTQB® or its national boards. If you are in any doubt whether your materials are official ISTQB® materials, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please also note that some of the attachments are not available in English language.
Documents & Downloads
| Version | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Guidelines | V2.4 | 2024 |
References / Links
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