ISTQB ISTQB-CTFL Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: ISTQB-CTFL
  • Exam Name/Title: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0)
  • Certification Provider: ISTQB
  • Corresponding Certification: Foundation Level
  • Exam Questions: 409
  • Updated On: Jul 02, 2026

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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
Real Exam Qty:40
Related Certifications:ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level
ISTQB Certified Tester Specialist
Passing Score:65% (26 out of 40 points)
Exam Price:Varies by region / provider; approx $150–$250 USD
Exam Duration:60 (75 for non-native language candidates)
Certificate Validity Period:Lifetime (no expiry)
Available Languages:English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and over 60 other languages
Exam Format:Multiple-choice questions, Closed-book exam, Single/multiple correct answers
Sample Questions:ISTQB ISTQB-CTFL 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:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Tool Support for Testing5–10%- Benefits and risks of tool use
- Tool selection and implementation
- Types of test tools
  • 1. Test execution tools
    • 2. Performance testing tools
      • 3. Test management tools
        • 4. Static analysis tools
          Topic 2: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle15–20%- Test levels
          • 1. Acceptance testing
            • 2. System testing
              • 3. Integration testing
                • 4. Component testing
                  - Software development models
                  • 1. Sequential (Waterfall, V-model)
                    • 2. Iterative/Incremental (Agile, DevOps)
                      - Maintenance testing
                      - Test types
                      • 1. White-box testing
                        • 2. Non-functional testing
                          • 3. Functional testing
                            • 4. Change-related testing
                              Topic 3: Test Analysis and Design20–25%- White-box test techniques
                              • 1. Decision testing
                                • 2. Condition testing
                                  • 3. Statement testing
                                    - Experience-based test techniques
                                    • 1. Exploratory testing
                                      • 2. Error guessing
                                        - Test conditions and test cases
                                        - Black-box test techniques
                                        • 1. Decision table testing
                                          • 2. Equivalence partitioning
                                            • 3. Use case testing
                                              • 4. State transition testing
                                                • 5. Boundary value analysis
                                                  Topic 4: Test Management15–20%- Risk-based testing
                                                  • 1. Product and project risks
                                                    • 2. Risk analysis and mitigation
                                                      - Test monitoring and control
                                                      • 1. Metrics and reporting
                                                        - Defect management
                                                        • 1. Defect lifecycle
                                                          • 2. Defect reporting
                                                            - Test planning and estimation
                                                            • 1. Estimation techniques
                                                              • 2. Entry and exit criteria
                                                                - Configuration management
                                                                Topic 5: Fundamentals of Testing15–20%- Fundamental test process
                                                                • 1. Analysis, design, implementation, execution
                                                                  • 2. Evaluation, reporting, closure
                                                                    • 3. Planning, monitoring, control
                                                                      - Psychology of testing
                                                                      - Testing terms and concepts
                                                                      • 1. Test objectives
                                                                        • 2. Error, defect, failure, root cause
                                                                          - Why is testing necessary?
                                                                          • 1. Software defects, risks, and quality
                                                                            • 2. Testing's contribution to success
                                                                              - What is testing?
                                                                              • 1. Testing vs debugging
                                                                                • 2. Seven testing principles
                                                                                  Topic 6: Static Testing10–15%- Review process
                                                                                  • 1. Roles and responsibilities
                                                                                    • 2. Types of reviews
                                                                                      • 3. Success factors
                                                                                        - Static analysis
                                                                                        • 1. Structural and data flow analysis
                                                                                          • 2. Code analysis
                                                                                            - Static vs dynamic testing


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