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ISTQB ISTQB-CTFL Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) |
| Exam Number: | ISTQB-CTFL |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, English, German, Chinese, and over 60 other languages, French, Japanese |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Specialist ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level |
| Exam Duration: | 60 (75 for non-native language candidates) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region / provider; approx $150–$250 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no expiry) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Closed-book exam, Single/multiple correct answers |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26 out of 40 points) |
| Recommended Training: | Accredited Training Providers Official CTFL v4.0 Syllabus |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE ISTQB Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No prerequisites; open to all interested in software testing |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-foundation-level/ |
ISTQB ISTQB-CTFL Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Test Analysis and Design | 20–25% | - Black-box test techniques
- White-box test techniques
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| Topic 2: Fundamentals of Testing | 15–20% | - Fundamental test process
- Testing terms and concepts
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| Topic 3: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle | 15–20% | - Test levels
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| Topic 4: Tool Support for Testing | 5–10% | - Tool selection and implementation - Benefits and risks of tool use - Types of test tools
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| Topic 5: Static Testing | 10–15% | - Static analysis
- Review process
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| Topic 6: Test Management | 15–20% | - Defect management
- Test planning and estimation
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According to the official outline, the ISTQB-CTFL exam covers weighted domains including:
- Test Analysis and Design (20–25%)
- Fundamentals of Testing (15–20%)
- Test Management (15–20%)
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The ISTQB-CTFL exam is the official test behind the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) certification from ISTQB, and for many working professionals it ranks among the most essential exams of their career. It measures whether you can apply the published objectives in practical scenarios — which is precisely why rehearsing under realistic mock exam conditions, not just reading, makes such a difference to both confidence and results.
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ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) Sample Questions:
A test score indicator for students produces a performance score based on a combination of the number of consecutive hours studied (below 4 hours, 4 to 8 hours. 9 to 12 hours or above 12 hours) and the average intensity of focus on the material during the study time (low, medium or high).
Given the following test cases:
hours intensity score
T1 3 low55
T2 14 high 95
T3 9 low75
What is the minimum number of additional test cases that are needed to ensure full coverage of all valid INPUT equivalence partitions?
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 2
- D. 4
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following best describes the way in which statement coverage is measured?
- A. Measured as the number of lines of code executed by the test, divided by the total number of lines of code in the test object.
- B. Measured as the number of decision outcomes executed by the tests, divided by the total number of decision outcomes in the test object.
- C. It is not possible to accurately measure statement coverage.
- D. Measured as the number of statements executed by the tests, divided by the total number of executable statements in the code.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which ONE of the following options CORRECTLY describes one of the seven principles of the testing process?
- A. Exhaustive testing can only be carried out using behavior-based techniques.
- B. Automated testing enables exhaustive testing.
- C. It is impossible to test all possible combinations of inputs and preconditions of a system.
- D. The objective of testing is to implement exhaustive testing and execute as many test cases as possible.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Consider the following statements about risk-based testing.
I) Risk-based testing has the objective to reduce the level of protect risks.
II) Tests should be prioritized to find tie critical detects as early as possible.
III) Non-testing activities may also help to reduce risk
IV) Risks have to be reassessed on a regular basis.
V) The project stakeholders can give useful input to determine the risks
- A. II, III IV and V are correct. I is false.
- B. I III IV and V are true. II is false.
- C. C. I, II and IV are true. III and V are false.
- D. II, Ill and V are true. 1 ants Iv are false.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Given the following examples of entry and exit criteria:
1.A defined level of code coverage has been achieved
2.The test automation tool has been installed and properly configured
3.The number of unresolved defects is within the predefined limit
4.The performance test environment has been set-up and is available
5.The user stories have proper acceptance criteria defined
6.The testing budget has been spent and the project sponsor bears the risk of not testing any further Which of the following BEST categorizes them as entry and exit criteria:
- A. Entry criteria - 2, 4 Entry criteria - 2, 4, 5, 6
- B. Exit criteria -1,3,6 Exit criteria - 2, 5. 6
- C. Exit criteria -1,3,56 Exit criteria -1,3
- D. Entry criteria - 2, 4, 5 Entry criteria -1, 3, 4
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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