Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Certification Overview

Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA)

Exam Code: CSTA-001

The Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA)^® qualification is aimed at people who have achieved an advanced point of their careers in software testing.

The CSTA^® Certification provides the participant with a solid understanding of, and practical experience in, Test case design. Participants knowledge of the quality and the objective of software testing, the system development and quality assurance lifecycles and functional testing is reinforced.

The focus of the CSTA^® Certification is on Test Case design and Participants are provided with ample opportunity to gain a solid understanding of this.

Participants are also provided with an opportunity to design a quality assurance. In the E-Course Participants are presented with various techniques of trawling for requirements in the absence of proper system documentation; this includes context diagrams, data-flow diagrams, workshop facilitation and interviewing subject matter experts.

You will also learn how to apply testing strategy in real-world situations gaining competency in the techniques essential for test analysis and performing outcome-driven test activities.

E-Course Duration: 30 to 35 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score a percentage of 80% (80 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.
Candidate can also opt for Certified Software Tester - Advanced Level (CSTAL) - Test Analyst or Technical Test Analyst (CSTTA)^® based on ISTQB Syllabus at the time of scheduling an exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)

The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA)^® Certificate is valid for life.

CSTA^® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

Note: The Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA)^® Certification has a pre-requisite (Completion of an E-Course is mandatory from GAQMBok portal) as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam..

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Course Outline

Module 1 – Testing Fundamentals and Process

Quick Overview on Testing
Testing Lifecycle Process
Testing in the SDLC
Test Monitoring, Planning and Control
Test Analysis
Test Design
Test Implementation
Test Execution
Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting
Test Closure Activities

Module 2 – Test Management for the Test Analyst

Test Progress Monitoring and Control
Distributed, Outsourced and Insourced Testing
Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing

Module 3 – Testing Software Quality Characteristics (Part 1)

Test Techniques
Specification-Based Techniques
Defect-Based Techniques
Experience-Based Techniques
Cause-effects graphs
Equivalence partitioning
Boundary Value
Decision Table
State Transition
Pairwise Testing
Case-based Testing
Mind Mapping
Test Matrix
Error Guessing Technique
Checklist-based Technique
Exploratory Testing
Attacks

Module 4 – Testing Software Quality Characteristics (Part 2)

Quality Characteristics for Business Domain Service
Testing Characteristics
Typical Defects
Testing in the Life Cycle
Approaches, Usability Requirements and User’s Expectations

Module 5 – Review Preparation

Using Checklists in Reviews
Analyze a use case or user interface and identify problems
Analyze a requirements specification
Types of review
Roles and Responsibilities in Reviews
Informal Review
Management Review
Analyze Requirements Specification or User Story

Module 6 – Defect Management

Detecting Defects
Defect Report Fields
Non-functional Defects
Defect Classification
Identifying, Gathering and Recording Classification
Root Cause Analysis

Module 7 – Test Tools and Automation

Test Tools
Test Analyst’s role in Keyword Driven Automation
Troubleshooting
Testing Tools Approaches

Module 8 – Software Inspection

Software Inspection
Testing Methods and Strategies

Module 9 – Usability Testing

Attributes
Usability Testing Process
Client/Server Testing

Module 10 – Additional Test Design Technique

Static Analysis
Dynamic Analysis

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Target Audience

The CSTA is ideal for testers and test teams who are looking to build on their existing software testing skills.

Experienced Testers wanting to progress their hands-on advance testing skills.
Test Managers wanting a better understanding of advanced testing skills.
Testers wanting to accredit their advanced level skills for recognition among employers, clients and peers.

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

Self Explanatory
Valid for 40 days
This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 40 Days
Price: 250 USD

Exam
Voucher

Validity: 240 Days
Price: 190 USD
Please Read Carefully:

1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA)

Certification Overview