ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Topics

ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Overview :

Exam Name:	Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management
Exam Code:	CTAL-TM
Certifications:	ISTQB Test Manager Certification
Actual Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Expected no. of Questions in Actual Exam:	50
See Expected Questions:	ISTQB CTAL-TM Expected Questions in Actual Exam

ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Objectives :

Section	Objectives
The Test Process	TM-1.1.1 (K2) Summarize test planning TM-1.1.2 (K2) Summarize test monitoring and test control TM-1.1.3 (K2) Summarize test completion 1.2 The Context of Testing TM-1.2.1 (K2) Compare why different stakeholders are interested in testing TM-1.2.2 (K2) Explain why stakeholders' knowledge is important in test management TM-1.2.3 (K2) Explain testing in a hybrid software development model TM-1.2.4 (K2) Summarize test management activities for various software development lifecycles TM-1.2.5 (K2) Compare test management activities at various test levels TM-1.2.6 (K2) Compare test management activities for various test types TM-1.2.7 (K4) Analyze a given project and determine test management activities that emphasize test planning, test monitoring, and test control 1.3 Risk-Based Testing TM-1.3.1 (K2) Explain the various measures that risk-based testing takes to respond to risks TM-1.3.2 (K2) Give examples of different techniques a test manager can use for identifying risks related to product quality TM-1.3.3 (K2) Summarize the factors that determine the risk levels related to product quality TM-1.3.4 (K4) Select appropriate test activities to mitigate risks according to their risk level in a given context TM-1.3.5 (K2) Differentiate between heavyweight and lightweight examples of risk-based testing techniques TM-1.3.6 (K2) Give examples of success metrics and difficulties associated with risk-based testing 1.4 The Project Test Strategy TM-1.4.1 (K2) Explain typical choices for a test approach TM-1.4.2 (K4) Analyze an organizational test strategy and the project context to select the appropriate test approach TM-1.4.3 (K3) Use the S.M.A.R.T. goal methodology to define measurable test objectives and exit criteria 1.5 Improving the Test Process TM-1.5.1 (K2) Explain how to use the IDEAL model for test process improvement on a given project TM-1.5.2 (K2) Summarize the model-based improvement approach to test process improvement and understand how to apply it in a project context TM-1.5.3 (K2) Summarize the analytical-based improvement approach to test process improvement and understand how to apply it in a project context TM-1.5.4 (K3) Implement a project or iteration retrospective to evaluate test processes and discover testing areas to improve 1.6 Test Tools TM-1.6.1 (K2) Summarize the best practices for tool introduction TM-1.6.2 (K2) Explain the impact of different technical and business aspects when deciding on a tool type TM-1.6.3 (K4) Analyze a given situation to create a plan for tool selection, covering risks, costs, and benefits TM-1.6.4 (K2) Differentiate among the stages of the tool lifecycle TM-1.6.5 (K2) Give examples for metric collection and evaluation by using tools
Test Metrics	2.1 Test Metrics TM-2.1.1 (K2) Give examples of metrics to achieve the test objectives TM-2.1.2 (K2) Explain how to control test progress using test metrics TM-2.1.3 (K4) Analyze test results to create test reports that empower stakeholders to make decisions 2.2 Test Estimation TM-2.2.1 (K2) Explain the factors that need to be considered in test estimation TM-2.2.2 (K2) Give examples of factors that may influence test estimates TM-2.2.3 (K4) Select an appropriate technique or approach for test estimation for a given context 2.3 Defect Management TM-2.3.1 (K3) Implement a defect management process, including the defect workflow, that can be used to monitor and control defects TM-2.3.2 (K2) Explain the process and participants required for effective defect management TM-2.3.3 (K2) Explain the specifics of defect management in Agile software development TM-2.3.4 (K2) Explain the challenges of defect management in hybrid software development TM-2.3.5 (K3) Use the data and classification information that should be gathered during defect management TM-2.3.6 (K2) Explain how defect report statistics can be used to devise process improvement
The Test Team	TM-3.1.1 (K2) Give examples of typical skills needed by test team members within four areas of competence TM-3.1.2 (K4) Analyze a given project context to determine required skills for test team members TM-3.1.3 (K2) Explain typical techniques for skill assessments for test team members TM-3.1.4 (K2) Differentiate between the typical approaches for developing skills of test team members TM-3.1.5 (K2) Explain skills required to manage a test team TM-3.1.6 (K2) Give examples of motivating and hygiene factors for test team members 3.2 Stakeholder Relationship TM-3.2.1 (K2) Give examples for each of the four categories determining the cost of quality TM-3.2.2 (K3) Apply a cost-benefit calculation to estimate the added value of testing for stakeholders
Official Information	https://www.istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-advanced-level-test-management-ctal-tm-v3-0/

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