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BCS TAE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS / ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer (TAE) |
| Exam Number: | CTAL-TAE |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (ISTQB certifications do not expire) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice (typical ISTQB Advanced Level format) |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst |
| Recommended Training: | ISTQB Official Syllabi and Materials BCS Training Resources |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Official Website BCS Official Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam via accredited ISTQB member boards (e.g., BCS in the UK), typically online proctored or test center based. |
| Pre Condition: | ISTQB Foundation Level certification is recommended/required before taking Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.istqb.org |
BCS TAE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Test Automation Implementation | - Scripting and implementation approaches - Test design for automation - Integration with CI/CD pipelines |
| Topic 2: Test Automation Architecture | - Automation architecture design principles - Test automation frameworks - SUT (System Under Test) considerations |
| Topic 3: Introduction to Test Automation | - Success factors for test automation - Purpose and benefits of test automation |
| Topic 4: Deployment and Maintenance | - Test execution and reporting - Handling flaky tests and stability issues - Maintenance of automated test assets |
| Topic 5: Risk and Metrics in Test Automation | - Metrics for automation effectiveness - Risk-based test automation strategy |
Common Questions About the BCS TAE Exam
What is the BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level: Test Automation Engineer exam all about?
The TAE exam is the official BCS / ISTQB exam behind the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer certification, validating the skills measured by the BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level: Test Automation Engineer credential. It sits at the Advanced level of the BCS / ISTQB certification program. It also connects to ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst, ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the TAE exam?
ISTQB Foundation Level certification is recommended/required before taking Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer exam. Requirements can change when BCS / ISTQB revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the TAE exam?
You can book the BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level: Test Automation Engineer exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Computer-based exam via accredited ISTQB member boards (e.g., BCS in the UK), typically online proctored or test center based.. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the TAE exam?
BCS / ISTQB recommends the following training resources for the BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level: Test Automation Engineer exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 42 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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Yes. Getcertkey provides a free TAE PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if BCS revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
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What topics are covered in the TAE exam?
The BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level: Test Automation Engineer exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Deployment and Maintenance
- Test Automation Implementation
- Test Automation Architecture
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level: Test Automation Engineer Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of test automation?
A. The ability to enable a better use of skilled testers by freeing them from repetitive and boring tasks
B. The ability to perform tests which would be difficult orimpossible to execute manually
C. The ability to run more tests in less time and therefore to make it possible to run them more often
D. The ability to find more defects with the same tests, compared to executing the same test manually
Question 2
You are working on a TAS for standalone application. The automated tests are developed based on a automation framework that allows interaction with GUI elements using on object orientated API. The GUI elements include menus, buttons, radio buttons, text toolbars and their properties.
Whilst automating a test, you have discovered that the GUI elements of some third party components are not identifiable by the automated tool you are using.
Which of the following is the FIRST step that you take to investigate this issue?
A. Adopt an approach that uses the coordinates of the GUI elements instead
B. Verify whether naming standards for variables and have been defined for the current automation solution
C. Verify the testability support with the providers of the third party components
D. Verify whether the GUI identification depends on the browser.
Question 3
Which of the following statements does NOT describe good practice for maintaining the TAS?
A. The TAS must consist of components that can be easily replaced without affecting the overall behavior of the TAS itself
B. The TAS must separate the test scripts from the environment in which it runs and from the associated harnesses and artefacts
C. The TAS must be under configuration management, along with the test suite, the testware artefacts and the test environment in which it runs
D. The TAS must run in the development environment because development and programming knowledge are required for its maintainability
Question 4
A SUT has an existing automated test suite.
Which of the following statements relating to the introduction of new features in the SUT is TRUE?
A. The introduction of a new feature could require updates or additions to the testware components
B. It is generally more difficult to automate test cases for a new feature as the developmenthas not yet started
C. Automated tests are not affected by the introduction of a new feature and running them against the new SUT is a waste of effort
D. The test automation engineer should work with the business analysts to ensure the new feature is testable
Question 5
What is NOT a factor in considering when you are asked to ensure an effective transition from manual to automated tests?
A. The controllability of the SUT
B. Complexity to automate the manual test cases
C. The look and feel of the SUT
D. Correctness of test data and test cases
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: C |
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