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BCS CTFL4 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 4.0 |
| Exam Number: | CTFL4 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Exam Price: | USD 229 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Exam Format: | Closed Book, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 60-75 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored exam or Pearson VUE test center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required. Basic knowledge of software development and testing is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/software-testing-certifications/istqb-certified-tester-foundation-level/ |
BCS CTFL4 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Static Testing | 10% | - Static Testing Basics
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| Test Tools | 10% | - Tool Support for Testing
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| Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle | 15% | - Software Development Models
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| Managing the Test Activities | 15% | - Test Planning
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| Fundamentals of Testing | 20% | - Testing Principles
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| Test Analysis and Design | 30% | - Black-Box Test Techniques
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CTFL4 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level CTFL 4.0 is an official BCS exam, listed under exam code CTFL4. A passing result earns you the ISTQB Certified Tester certification at the Foundation level. It also ties into ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst, ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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The BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level CTFL 4.0 syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Static Testing (10%), Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (15%), and Fundamentals of Testing (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level CTFL 4.0 Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The primary goal of experience-based test techniques is to design test cases that can be easily automated using a GUI-based test automation tool
B. Experience-based test techniques are often useful to detect hidden defects that have not been targeted by black-box test techniques
C. Experience-based test techniques rely on the experience of testers to identify the root causes of defects found by black-box test techniques
D. Some of the most common test basis used by white-box test techniques include user stories, use cases and business processes
Question 2
Which ONE of the following activities TYPICALLY belongs to the planning phase of the review process?
A. A separate defect report is created for each identified defect so that corrective actions can be tracked.
B. Each reviewer conducts an individual review to identify anomalies, recommendations, and questions.
C. The purpose and scope of the review are defined, as well as the work product to be reviewed and the exit criteria.
D. The reviewers analyze and discuss the anomalies found during the review in a joint meeting.
Question 3
The fact that defects are usually not evenly distributed among the various modules that make up a software application, but rather their distribution tend to reflect the Pareto principle:
A. is a false myth
B. is expressed by the testing principle referred to as 'Defects cluster together'
C. is expressed by the testing principle referred to as 'Bug prediction'
D. is expressed by the testing principle referred to as Tests wear out'
Question 4
Which one of the following is a typical entry criteria for testing?
A. Availability of testable requirements.
B. Planned tests have been executed.
C. The number of unresolved defects is within an agreed limit.
D. The number of estimated remaining defects is sufficiently low.
Question 5
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Acceptance criteria for user stones should focus on positive scenarios, while negative scenarios should be excluded
B. Tests derived from acceptance criteria for user stories are not included in any of the four testing quadrants
C. User acceptance tests are usually automated and aim to verify the acceptance criteria for user stories
D. Acceptance criteria for user stories can include details on data definitions, for example by describing the format, allowed values, and default values for a data item
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: D |
