ISQI CTAL-TAE_D Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | iSQI / ISTQB |
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineering v2.0 |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TAE_D / CTAL-TAE v2.0 |
| Exam Price: | USD 156–250 / EUR 160–195 (varies by region/provider) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select, Scenario-based |
| Exam Duration: | 90 (113 for non-native language speakers) |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB CTFL Foundation Level ISTQB CTAL-TA ISTQB CTAL-TTA ISTQB CTAL-TM |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Passing Score: | 65% (43 out of 66 points) |
| Available Languages: | English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish |
| Recommended Training: | iSQI Recommended Training ISTQB Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Exam Provider Directory iSQI Official Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate; recommended 6+ months practical testing/development experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-advanced-level-test-automation-engineering-ctal-tae-v2-0/ |
ISQI CTAL-TAE_D Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implementing Test Automation | 15% | - Risk management and mitigation - Pilot project planning and execution - Development practices and coding standards |
| Topic 2: Continuous Improvement | 5% | - Maintaining and evolving automation assets - Identifying improvement opportunities |
| Topic 3: Implementation and Deployment Strategies | 12% | - Integration with CI/CD pipelines - API and contract testing support - Configuration management and dependencies |
| Topic 4: Test Automation Reporting and Metrics | 10% | - Interpreting automation results - Dashboard and stakeholder reporting - Data collection and analysis |
| Topic 5: Preparing for Test Automation | 12% | - Tool selection and evaluation process - Evaluating system under test (SUT) suitability - Testability and environment considerations |
| Topic 6: Test Automation Architecture | 30% | - Scalability and maintainability design - Framework layers and components - Design principles and patterns |
| Topic 7: Verifying the Test Automation Solution | 8% | - Infrastructure and environment validation - Root cause analysis of failures - Script reliability and execution verification |
| Topic 8: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation | 8% | - Role of test automation in software development lifecycle - Purpose, benefits and limitations of test automation |
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