Exam Format

• Exam Code: CTAL-TTA
• Level: Advanced (for experienced professionals)
• Duration: 120 minutes (+25% time extension for non-native speakers, i.e., 150 minutes)
• Passing Score: 65% (65 points out of 100)
• Unscored Content: None. All questions are scored.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple-choice (scenario-based, advanced application)
• Number of Questions: 45 (weighted, total 100 points)
• Hands-On Questions: None in exam, but many questions are technical and require analysis of code, architectures, or models.

Validity

• Certification Validity: Lifetime (no expiry)
• Renewal Options: Not required; candidates may progress to ISTQB Expert Level certifications.

Exam Fee

• Varies by country and provider (typically $250 – $300 USD)
• Example: In India, exam fees range from ₹7,000 – ₹10,000 INR depending on provider (e.g., ITB, GASQ, Brightest).

Prerequisites

• Mandatory:
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification.
• Recommended:
  • At least 18 months of professional testing experience.
  • Familiarity with programming, white-box testing, and non-functional testing.

Exam Topics

• Testing Processes – technical role in planning, monitoring, and executing tests
• Test Techniques – advanced white-box techniques, code coverage, control flow, and data flow testing
• Static Testing – reviews, static analysis, and testability considerations
• Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing – performance, security, reliability, maintainability, portability
• Reviews – technical role in formal inspections and walkthroughs
• Test Tools – automation, performance, and security testing tools
• Test Automation & Continuous Integration – applying automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines

Intended Audience

• Technical Test Analysts
• Test Automation Engineers
• Performance and Security Testers
• QA Engineers with coding or white-box testing responsibilities
• Test Consultants specializing in non-functional and technical testing

Career Impact

• Technical Test Analyst, QA Automation Engineer, Performance Tester, Security Tester, Test Consultant

• U.S. $85,000 – $120,000 USD,
• India ₹8,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 INR,
• UK £40,000 – £65,000 GBP,
• UAE 130,000 – 200,000 AED 

• Validates expertise in advanced testing techniques, security, and automation — highly valued in Agile, DevOps, and enterprise environments.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Pearson VUE or ISTQB-accredited exam centers
• Online via remote proctoring platforms (e.g., GASQ, Brightest, AT*SQA)

Exam Booking Link

• ISTQB Global Website
• Local boards (e.g., ASTQB – USA, ITB – India, GASQ – Global)

Once you pass the exam:

• Download your CTAL-TTA Certificate from your exam provider’s candidate portal
• Processing Time: Certificate available within 24–48 hours (PDF format; some boards may also send hard copies)

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