Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) 2016 [Retiring]
Overview
The ISTQB® Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) certification focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of test automation solutions. It also covers the concepts, methods, tools, and processes for automating dynamic functional tests, and the relationship of those tests to test management, configuration management, defect management, software development processes, and quality assurance. Methods described are generally applicable across a variety of software life cycle approaches, types of software systems, and test types.
Content
ISTQB® Certified Tester – Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE)
Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation
Purpose of Test Automation
Success Factors in Test Automation
Preparing for Test Automation
SUT Factors Influencing Test Automation
Tool Evaluation and Selection
Design for Testability and Automation
The Generic Test Automation Architecture
Introduction to gTAA
TAA Design
TAS Development
Deployment Risks and Contingencies
Selection of Test Automation Approach and Planning of Deployment/Rollout
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
Test Automation Maintenance
Test Automation Reporting and Metrics
Selection of TAS Metrics
Implementation of Mearsurements
Logging of the TAS and the SUS
Test Automation Reporting
Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment
Criteria of Automation
Identify Steps Needed to Implement Automation within Regression Testing
Factors to Consider when Implementing Automation within New Feature Testing
Factors to Consider when Implementing Automation of Confirmation Testing
Entry
Verifying the TAS
Verifying Automated Test Environment Components
Verifying the Automated Test Suite
Continuous Improvement
Options for Improving Test Automation
Planning the Implementation of Test Automation Improvement
Exam Structure
- No. of Questions: 40
- Passing Score: 49
- Total Points: 75
- Exam Length (mins): 90 (+25% Non-Native Language)
Business Outcomes
Advanced Level testers who have passed the “Advanced Test Automation Engineer” module exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
- Contribute to the development of a plan to integrate automated testing within the testing process
- Evaluate tools and technology for automation best fit to each project and organization
- Create an approach and methodology for building a test automation architecture (TAA)
- Design and develop (new or modified) test automation solutions that meet the business needs
- Enable the transition of testing from a manual to an automated approach
- Create automated test reporting and metrics collection
- Manage and optimize testing assets to facilitate maintainability and address evolving (test) systems
More Information
Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.
Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.
Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.
