About This Certification

The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is the world's most widely held software testing certification, with over 1 million certifications issued globally. It provides a common vocabulary and framework for software testing professionals, covering the fundamentals of testing, test design, test management, and test tools.

Exam Overview

The CTFL v4.0 exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a 60-minute time limit. A minimum score of 65% (26/40) is required to pass. The exam is administered by accredited training providers worldwide.

Exam Domains & Weighting

Domain	Description	Weight
Fundamentals of Testing	Why testing is necessary, testing objectives, testing principles, and testing activities/artifacts	15.0%
Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle	Testing in SDLC models (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps), test levels, and test types	20.0%
Static Testing	Static testing basics, feedback and review process, and success factors for reviews	15.0%
Test Analysis & Design	Black-box (EP, BVA, decision tables, state transitions) and white-box test design techniques	25.0%
Managing the Test Activities	Test planning, risk-based testing, test monitoring, test completion, and configuration management	15.0%
Test Tools	Tool support for testing, tool classification, benefits/risks of test automation, and tool selection	10.0%