Facing the CT-UT exam without confidence usually means facing it without rehearsal. The 40 ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester practice questions at ActualPDF replace uncertainty with repetition, and in 2026 that remains the reliable formula.
ISTQB CT-UT Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Testing |
| Exam Number: | CT-UT |
| Available Languages: | German, English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Exam Price: | $199 USD |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40 points) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) |
| Recommended Training: | Official CT-UT Syllabus ISTQB Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Official Exam Providers Pearson VUE iSQI |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online Remote Proctored / Onsite Supervised |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-usability-testing-ct-ut/ |
ISTQB CT-UT Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Risks in Usability, User Experience and Accessibility | 10% | - Identification and Classification of Risks - Impact on Product Quality and Business |
| Standards and Guidelines | 10% | - Usability Standards (ISO 9241) - Accessibility Standards (WCAG, ISO 14801) |
| Usability Reviews | 33% | - Approaches and Types of Reviews - Analysis and Reporting Results - Planning and Conducting Reviews |
| Usability Testing | 8% | - Conducting Test Sessions - Test Design and Preparation - Data Analysis and Interpretation |
| User Surveys and Other Evaluation Methods | 5% | - Additional Techniques - Quantitative Satisfaction Measurement |
| Basic Concepts | 20% | - Objectives and Benefits of Evaluation - Fundamentals of Usability, User Experience and Accessibility |
| Usability Evaluation in Human-Centered Design | 8% | - Human-Centered Design Principles - Integration into Development Lifecycle |
| Evaluation Planning and Reporting | 8% | - Defining Goals and Scope - Communicating Results to Stakeholders |
CT-UT Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester is an official ISTQB exam, listed under exam code CT-UT. A passing result earns you the Certified Tester Usability Tester certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 40 questions inside 60 minutes on the ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester requires 65% (26/40 points), and the official registration fee is $199 USD. Retakes charge the full $199 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online Remote Proctored / Onsite Supervised.
ISTQB recommends the following training for ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester candidates.
Follow any course with the 40 practice questions in the ActualPDF CT-UT package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
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The ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester syllabus spans 8 domains, led by Risks in Usability, User Experience and Accessibility (10%), Standards and Guidelines (10%), and Usability Testing (8%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Tester Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following are common mistakes made in usability testing?
i. The user is too active
ii. Critical results are ignored
iii. No observers involved
iv. Scheduling too late
v. Incorrect focus
A. i & iii are true, ii, iv & v are false
B. ii & iv are true, i, iii & v are false
C. ii, iv & v are true, i & iii are false
D. i, ii & iii are true, iv & v are false
Question 2
Why are positive usability findings of high importance? Which of the following statements is wrong?
A. Positive findings are of high importance because they can be used in the report to justify the costs of the test.
B. Positive usability findings allow a better view of the usability of the product.
C. Positive usability findings should be used to communicate to the development team which features should not be modified or deleted.
D. Positive usability findings make it easier to sell the need for correcting usability problems by giving a balanced view.
Question 3
You're asked to evaluate the direct interaction between ordinary users and the software product. Which kinds of evaluations would be suited for that?
A. Risk assessment
B. Accessibility evaluation
C. Usability maturity assessment
D. Usability evaluation
Question 4
What location is NOT suitable for conducting a usability test?
A. A public place, such as a cafe.
B. A room at the place where the test participant lives or works.
C. A room where no action of the user can be seen or recorded by any means.
D. Two office rooms that are connected by a video link.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: C |
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