1. General
1.1. Validity
This document pertains only to the Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus Version 2018.
All ISTQB Foundation Level Version 2018 examinations run after 4 June, 2019 (if running English exams) or 4 December, 2019 (if exams run in a language other than English) shall comply with the structure and rules described in this document, regardless of language and media.
1.2. Purpose
This document contains structure and rules for the setup of examinations related to the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus Version 2018.
1.3. Scope
This document covers:
a) the number of questions per examination;
b) the length of the examination;
c) the distribution of questions per topic (chapter); and,
d) the distribution of questions per learning objective.
1.4. References
[QWRR_2017] ISTQB – Question Writing Rules & Recommendations Version 2017
[CTFL_2018] ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus Version 2018
1.5. Document Responsibility
General responsibility for this document is under the ISTQB Examination Working Group.
3. Certified Tester Foundation Level Exam Rules
3.1. The Certified Tester Foundation Level Examinations
3.1.1. The Certified Tester Foundation Level examinations shall be based on the Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus [CTFL_2018]. Answers to examination questions may require the use of material from more than one section of the syllabus.
3.1.2. All learning objectives (on cognitive levels K1 to K3) in the syllabus are examinable.
3.1.3 All keywords in the syllabus are examinable for their definition (K1).
3.2. General Foundation Level Exam Structure
3.2.1. Each Certified Tester Foundation Level examination shall comprise a set of multiple-choice questions based on the Learning Objectives for that specific syllabus. The level of coverage and distribution of questions has been based on the Learning Objectives, their K-levels, and their level of importance as evaluated by the ISTQB. Details on the structure for each examination module are provided in section 4 below.
3.2.2. In general, K1 and K2 questions are expected to take no more than 1 minute to read and answer, K3 questions are expected to take 3 minutes. The exam author should keep in mind that this is only a guideline for an average time, and that it is likely that some questions will take longer and others will take less time for examinees to complete.
3.2.3. The exam shall comprise 40 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer has a value of one point. The maximum possible score for each examination is 40 points.
3.2.4. The time allowed for each examination is exactly 60 minutes. If the candidate’s native language is not the examination language, the candidate is allowed an additional 25% time.
3.2.5. A score of at least 65% (26 points or more) is required to pass:
3.3. Specific Rules
3.3.1. For the rules and recommendations for writing multiple-choice questions see the ISTQB – Question Writing Rules & Recommendations [QWRR_2017].
3.3.2. All questions shall assess at least one Learning Objective from the Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus under examination or test for recall of Glossary terms. Questions may use terms and concepts that exist in K1 level sections as the candidates are expected to Module Number of questions Number of possible points Passing score (65%) Exam Length (in minutes) Exam Length + 25% (in minutes)
3.4. Question Distribution
3.4.1. The exam structure for the Certified Tester Foundation Level examination is provided in the following table. Each of the exams requires mandatory questions targeted to specific Learning Objectives as well as a specified number of questions based on “selectable” Learning Objectives.
QUESTION 1
Which of the following BEST describes a Test Case?
A. A statement about “what to test” in terms of measurable coverage criteria from analysis of the test basis.
B. A set of preconditions, inputs, actions, expected results and postconditions developed based on test conditions.
C. A description of the test objectives to be achieved and the means and the schedule for achieving them.
D. A source to determine expected results to compare with the actual result of the system under test.
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 2
Testing and Debugging are key activities in the software development lifecycle.
Which of the following are DEBUGGING activities?
a) Designing tests to find failures.
b) Locating the cause of failures.
c) Analysing and fixing the defects.
d) Executing tests to show failures.
A. a and d.
B. a and b.
C. b and c.
D. c and d.
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 3
Which of the following options describe the chain of events in the correct sequence?
A. Error, fault, failure.
B. Fault, bug, mistake.
C. Mistake, failure, fault.
D. Failure, bug, error.
Correct Answer: A
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