ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
CTFL validates foundational knowledge of software testing: testing fundamentals, testing throughout the software development lifecycle, static testing, test analysis and design techniques, test management, and tool support. This simulator mirrors the multiple-choice style of the real ISTQB exam with per-domain scoring.
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Start CTFL v4.0 examSkills measured
Fundamentals of Testing
20%Testing objectives, principles, test process, activities, work products, and roles.
Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
15%Test levels, test types, maintenance testing, and testing in SDLC models.
Static Testing
10%Reviews, review types, static analysis, and the benefits of early defect detection.
Test Analysis and Design
27%Black-box, white-box, and experience-based techniques and collaboration-based approaches.
Managing the Test Activities
23%Test planning, estimation, monitoring, risk management, configuration, and defect management.
Test Tools
5%Tool support for testing and the benefits and risks of test automation.