TSA Study Guide 2026
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TSA exam key facts
- The TARA has no pass mark: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving are each scored from 1 to 9 to one decimal place, and the Writing Task is not scored. Source
- The TARA costs £78 for candidates in the UK and Republic of Ireland and £133 for candidates sitting elsewhere. Source
- Candidates may sit the TARA only once in each admissions cycle. Source
📋 TSA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 TSA Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample TSA Questions & Answers
1. What does "system integration" mean in a technology context?
System integration involves connecting different technology systems, applications, or platforms so they can work together, share data, and provide a cohesive user experience.
2. What is the first phase of strategic planning?
Strategic planning begins with analyzing the current environment, including internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis).
3. What does a risk matrix assess?
A risk matrix evaluates risks based on two dimensions: the probability (likelihood) of occurrence and the potential impact (severity) if the risk materializes.
4. 'Some doctors are researchers. All researchers are scientists. Therefore, some doctors are scientists.' This argument is:
The doctors who are researchers must also be scientists since all researchers are scientists, making the conclusion logically valid.
5. The word 'ameliorate' most nearly means:
'Ameliorate' means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better; to improve a situation.
6. Which of the following sentences contains a logical non sequitur?
A non sequitur means 'it does not follow' — wearing glasses has no logical connection to intelligence.
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Sources & references
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- esat-tmua.ac.uk — Eligibility, fees, passing score, late registration, retake policy, exam information · verified Oct 2026
- ox.ac.uk — Exam dates, score release · verified Oct 2026
- pearsonvue.com — Test delivery · verified Oct 2026