ISTQB Technical Test Analyst + Sample Questions

About this course

Learning ObjectiveSummarize the generic risk factors that the Technical Test Analyst typically needs to consider.Summarize the activities of the Technical Test Analyst within a risk-based approach for testing activities.Write test cases from a given specification item by applying the Statement testing test technique to achieve a defined level of coverage.Write test cases from a given specification item by applying the Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) test technique to achieve coverage.Write test cases from a given specification item by applying the Multiple Condition testing test technique to achieve a defined level of coverage.Write test cases from a given specification item by applying McCabe's Simplified Baseline Method.Understand the applicability of API testing and the kinds of defects it finds.Select an appropriate white-box test technique according to a given project situation.Use control flow analysis to detect if code has any control flow anomalies.Explain how data flow analysis is used to detect if code has any data flow anomalies.Propose ways to improve the maintainability of code by applying static analysis.Explain the use of call graphs for establishing integration testing strategies.Apply dynamic analysis to achieve a specified goal.For a particular project and system under test, analyze the non-functional requirements and write the respective sections of the test plan.Given a particular product risk, define the particular non-functional test type(s) which are most appropriate.Understand and explain the stages in an application’s lifecycle where non-functional tests should be applied.For a given scenario, define the types of defects you would expect to find by using non-functional testing types.Explain

Course objectives

• Summarize the role of the Technical Test Analyst in risk-based testing
• Propose improvements for code maintainability through static analysis
• Explain integration testing strategies using call graphs