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Q1 MultipleChoice

A Car sales company is financing their customers' vehicles. Financing interest rates are as follows:

(I) For all motorcycles:

a) Customer Credit score 300 - 550

# Annual income US$ 40K-80K - Interest rate 15%

# Annual income US$ 81K-100K- Interest rate 12 %

# Annual income US $ 101K or more - Interest rate 9 %

b) Customer Credit score 551- 680

# Annual income US$ 40K-80K - Interest rate 12%

# Annual income US$ 81K-100K- Interest rate 9 %

# Annual income US $ 101K or more - Interest rate 7 %

c) Customer Credit score 681 or more

# Annual income US$ 40K-80K - Interest rate 10%

# Annual income US$ 81K-100K-Interest rate 6

# Annual income US $ 101K or more - Interest rate 5 %

(II) For all other vehicles the interest rate is 1 % less (from the values given above) for each category mentioned.

a) Ex: Customer Credit score 300 - 550

Annual income US$ 40K-80K - Interest rate 14% and so on.Select the correct decision table from the decision tables given below for the above scenario

Correct Answer: A
Q2 MultipleChoice

An internet service provider (ISP) offers its services mainly to home users. With this group, a major target is home users with children. One of its key selling points is its Parental Control (PC) system. The PC system allows the user with Master rights to set the internet access privileges of the other users. Its categories of user are: Mature Teen (M), General Teen (G), Kids only (KO).

# A Mature Teen can have 24-hour access, can access websites in the M category and can visit chat rooms.

# A General Teen can have '9--5' access, can access websites in the G category and can visit chat rooms.

# A Kid can have access up to 1 hour per day, can access websites in the KO category only, but cannot visit chat rooms.

Which of the following types of testing would be best suited to checking the source code for data flow errors?

Correct Answer: A
Q3 MultipleChoice

The aircrew of a national air defence force has requested changes to the existing aviation software that provides on-board information about the combat environment. The air force is currently engaged in a peace-keeping mission in another country and has come under unexpected threats. The development life cycle is the V model. The software house needs to change their test management process to ensure delivery at the right time and quality. The software changes are coming in as the aircrew request them, as a result of their engagements with hostile forces. The aircrew have requested that the changes are made as quickly as possible. The project manager has decided to revisit the test management process. The changes will come as small change requests. The team have worked on the project for over 25 years, with little staff turnover. Which of the following test measures should be emphasised during the crisis?

I . Readiness of the test environment for each run.

II . Number of high-priority defects being found.

III . Number of defects being found per tester.

IV . Number of hours overtime being worked by staff.

V . Number of change requests tested versus number passed.

Correct Answer: A
Q4 MultipleChoice

A development house (DH) uses the V model for its projects. It delivers systems to the energy industry. In response to consumer demands, DH has been asked to create an online system for consumers to switch energy suppliers easily. There are already offerings in the marketplace for this service, but DH thinks it can provide a service which is easier to use. It will request more detailed information on homes and occupant lifestyles in order to accurately predict likely bills per quarter, and will update users if a cheaper tariff becomes available. For this new service, the specifications have been defined, code has been created, and system testing is about to start.

Which of the following could form part of the entry criteria into system testing?

I . 100 per cent decision coverage of all tariff calculations.

II . 100 per cent functional specification coverage of all household types.

III . Outstanding defects at integration testing highlighted.

IV . Test summary report for system testing produced.

V . Business requirements signed off.

Correct Answer: C
Q5 MultipleChoice

According to the ISTQB syllabus, Test Analysis and Design phase metrics include,

Correct Answer: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible for the CTAL certification, you must hold a valid ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification. Additionally, you should have at least two years of professional experience in software testing to be well-prepared for the advanced-level content.

The CTAL exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within 180 minutes. You need to achieve a minimum score of 65% (26 out of 40 questions correct) to pass the certification.

The CTAL exam covers advanced testing concepts including test analysis, test design, test management, and test tools. It also includes specialized areas such as improving the test process, security testing, and performance testing depending on the specific CTAL specialization track chosen.

The cost of the CTAL exam typically ranges from $200-$300 USD, though prices may vary by testing organization and location. The CTAL certification is valid for three years from the date you pass the exam, after which you must renew it through retesting or other renewal methods.

CTAL is the foundational advanced-level certification, while ISTQB also offers specialized advanced certifications such as CTAL-TM (Test Manager), CTAL-TA (Test Analyst), and CTAL-TTA (Test Automation). Each specialization focuses on different aspects of testing and requires the base CTFL certification as a prerequisite.
Exam Details
  • Exam CodeCTAL
  • VendorASTQB
  • Total Questions82
  • Duration90 min
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Last UpdatedSep 3, 2026
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