ISTQB® Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT)

The CT-AuT certification is designed for professionals working with software testing in the automotive domain. It equips candidates with essential knowledge of automotive-specific standards such as Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, and AUTOSAR, along with test environments like MiL, SiL, and HiL. The certification focuses on testing embedded systems in the automotive context and is ideal for testers, developers, project managers, and quality managers involved in E/E system development.

The components of the Certified Tester - Automotive Software Tester are:

• Introduction to automotive software testing
• Standards for E/E system testing
• Testing in virtual environments
• Automotive-specific static and dynamic test techniques

Prerequisites

• Required: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CT-FL)

• Recommended: At least 6 months of practical experience in software/system testing or participation in an accredited CT-AuT training course.

Exam Highlights

• Format: 40 multiple-choice questions
• Duration: 60 minutes (+ 25% extra time for non-native speakers → 75 minutes)
• Passing Score: 65% (26 correct answers required)

Exam Preparation

• ISTQB CT‑AuT Syllabus v2.1 ⤴
• ISTQB CT‑AuT Sample Exam A – Questions ⤴
• ISTQB CT‑AuT Sample Exam A – Answers ⤴