ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: CTAL-TM
Exam Name/Title: ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager
Certification Provider: ISTQB
Corresponding Certification: ISTQB Test Manager Advanced

Exam Questions: 232
Updated On: Oct,11 2026
Certification Level: Advanced

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager Exam Questions

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ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ISTQB
Exam Name:	ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM_001)
Exam Number:	CTAL_TM_001
Exam Format:	Scored by points (total 88 points), Multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration:	120 (150 for non-native speakers)
Certificate Validity Period:	Lifetime
Related Certifications:	ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
Real Exam Qty:	50
Available Languages:	Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Russian, Polish
Exam Price:	USD 249 (varies by region and provider)
Passing Score:	58 out of 88 points (approx. 66%)
Recommended Training:	ISTQB Official Syllabus & Materials ISTQB Accredited Training Providers
Exam Registration:	ISTQB Official Registration BCS Registration iSQI Registration
Sample Questions:	ISTQB CTAL-TM Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Online proctored or in-person at authorized test centers
Pre Condition:	Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate; recommended 18+ months of practical testing experience, including leadership or coordination roles
Official Syllabus URL:	https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-advanced-level-test-management-ctal-tm-v3-0/

ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section

Weight

Objectives

Topic 1: Managing the Team

25%

- Stakeholder Management

1. Communicating effectively
2. Building relationships and managing expectations
3. Identifying stakeholders and their interests

- Team Leadership and Motivation

1. Motivating and empowering team
2. Applying leadership styles
3. Managing performance

- Business Case for Testing

1. Balancing cost and quality
2. Demonstrating value and benefits
3. Securing resources and support

- Competency Management

1. Assessing team competence
2. Identifying required skills and roles
3. Developing and training team members

Topic 2: Managing the Product

35%

- Product Quality Evaluation

1. Measuring and reporting quality levels
2. Defining quality characteristics and criteria
3. Assessing product risk

- Defect Management

1. Establishing defect workflows
2. Defect classification and prioritization
3. Analyzing defect trends

- Test Documentation Management

1. Defining documentation standards
2. Ensuring traceability
3. Maintaining test artifacts

Topic 3: Managing the Test Activities

40%

- Test Completion

1. Archiving testware and documentation
2. Capturing lessons learned
3. Evaluating test objectives achievement

- Test Monitoring and Control

1. Reporting status to stakeholders
2. Tracking progress against plan
3. Taking corrective actions
4. Defining and using test metrics

- Test Planning

1. Risk-based testing implementation
2. Estimating effort, resources and schedule
3. Defining test objectives and scope
4. Establishing test strategy and approach

- Test Process Improvement

1. Tool selection and management
2. Applying improvement models
3. Leading improvement initiatives