EXAMS
Foundation Level
CTFL is examined by multiple choice, single questions up to a maximum of K3 level
The CTFL exams consist of 40 questions
The CTFL exam is 1 hour in length (75 minutes for candidates taking exams not in their native language)
The pass mark is 65% or above (26 marks out of 40)
Advanced Level
CTAL is examined by multiple choice, scenario based, and analytical questions at K1 – K4 levels.
Advanced exams differ in lengths and number of questions, depending on the certificate module
Test Manager
65 Question, 180 Minutes
Test Analyst
60 Question, 180 Minutes
Expert Level
CTEL exams are a combination of essay based and practical experience, they can have questions at K5 and K6 level [Synthesise and Evaluate].
Exam Questions
Questions are classified according to the cognitive level, the K-level (also known as level of knowledge):
- K1 = Remember (recognize a term or concept)
- K2 = Understand (able to explain a concept)
- K3 = Apply (select correct application of concept or technique)
- K4 = Analyze (can distinguish between facts and inferences for deeper understanding)
- K5 = Evaluate (can make judgments based on criteria and standards)
- K6 = Create (can put elements together to form a coherent or functional whole)
The number of questions for each topic is related to the length of the topic in the syllabus
More details on the exam structures for the different certificates can be found on the ISTQB website at: https://www.istqb.org/help/exam
GLOSSARY
All of the ISTQB Syllabi and exams are supported with a single glossary of terms. The glossary can either be downloaded in full, downloaded for each certification module or searched online via the ISTQB Glossary Portal in multiple languages.
If you notice any issues with the glossary, please contact us.
TAKING AN EXAM
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- Online exams
- Onsite exams
- Public exam sittings
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