Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 — ISTQB
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) exam tests the core ideas of software testing: testing fundamentals, testing through the development lifecycle, static testing, test analysis and design, managing test activities and test tools. SummitCert's portal follows the v4.0 syllabus with explained practice questions, flashcards, a timed 40-question mock and progress tracking by chapter.
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Your full practice pool — 350 questions total, written to mirror the real exam blueprint, with full answer explanations for every question.
Including Fundamentals of Testing, Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, Static Testing, and more.
A complete, realistic exam-day simulation with the same question count and time limit as the real thing.
Covering every key term, concept, and framework you're expected to know.
Hand-picked walkthroughs and explainers organized by topic.
Visual breakdowns of the frameworks and models the exam tests you on.
The exact formulas and calculations you need, ready to review before test day.
A searchable glossary so unfamiliar terminology never slows you down.
See your accuracy by domain, spot weak areas early, and follow a built-in study schedule.
Tailored to this exam: it knows your progress and weak areas, remembers your earlier chats, and picks up where you left off on your other devices.
Study anywhere — your progress syncs on the device you are using and picks up where you left off.
No subscriptions, no renewals — buy once and keep studying until you pass.
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Topics you'll drill
6 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.
- Fundamentals of Testing
- Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
- Static Testing
- Test Analysis and Design
- Managing the Test Activities
- Test Tools
ISTQB CTFL Exam exam requirements & cost
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The ISTQB CTFL v4.0 exam structure document describes 40 questions worth 1 point each, 60 minutes and a passing score of 26 points (65%). Candidates taking the exam in a language that is not their native language get 25% extra time. The syllabus chapters and weights are Fundamentals of Testing (20%), Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (15%), Static Testing (10%), Test Analysis and Design (27.5%), Managing the Test Activities (22.5%) and Test Tools (5%). Questions are single-answer multiple choice with a minority of select-two items, spread over knowledge levels K1, K2 and K3 (8, 24 and 8 questions). The passing score is 26 of 40 points (65%), so the percent score in the portal mock is a direct, if approximate, guide. ISTQB does not set one global price; national boards and exam providers set theirs, so confirm the current price where you book. The content outline spreads questions across 6 areas; the largest are Test Analysis and Design (27.5%); Managing the Test Activities (22.5%); Fundamentals of Testing (20.0%). The full list of areas and weights is on the portal exam page. Your national ISTQB board or exam provider sets the booking rules and any prerequisites; check them before you book. The portal is a practice aid built on the published syllabus: it is not a copy of the exam and does not predict your result. It uses single-answer questions, while the real exam also has a minority of select-two items.
ISTQB CTFL Exam exam blueprint
Real domain weighting from the certifying body's own published exam syllabus.
- Fundamentals of Testing20%
- Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle15%
- Static Testing10%
- Test Analysis and Design27.5%
- Managing the Test Activities22.5%
- Test Tools5%
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