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Free ISTQB practice tests for 10 certifications, from CTFL v4.0 Foundation to Advanced, Specialist and Expert Level. Practise topic by topic with instant explanations, then check yourself with a scored mock exam.

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Every track has topic-wise practice with explanations and full-length scored mock exams, weighted like the real exam. The pass line is 65%, the same as the real ISTQB exams.

FOUNDATION · START HERE

CTFL v4.0

Certified Tester Foundation Level

The starting point for most testing careers: testing basics, the SDLC, static testing, test techniques, test management and tools.

150 questions 6 topics 3 mock exams

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ADVANCED · FUNCTIONAL

CTAL-TA v4.0

Advanced Level Test Analyst

Domain testing, combinatorial and random testing, CRUD, state-based, metamorphic and experience-based techniques, plus quality characteristics.

112 questions 5 topics 2 mock exams

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ADVANCED · TECHNICAL

CTAL-TTA v4.0

Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst

White-box techniques up to MC/DC, static and dynamic analysis, security, reliability, performance, maintainability and portability testing.

150 questions 6 topics 3 mock exams

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ADVANCED · AUTOMATION

CTAL-TAE v2.0

Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering

Designing, building, deploying and maintaining test automation: gTAA layers, scripting approaches, pipelines, reporting and flaky tests.

150 questions 8 topics 3 mock exams

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ADVANCED · LEADERSHIP

CTAL-TM v3.0

Advanced Level Test Management

Leading test teams, estimation, risk, metrics, stakeholder reporting, defect workflows and test process improvement.

107 questions 3 topics 2 mock exams

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SPECIALIST · AI

CT-AI v2.0

Certified Tester AI Testing

Testing AI-based systems: ML basics, data quality, performance metrics, neural networks, bias, adversarial attacks and metamorphic testing.

140 questions 7 topics 3 mock exams

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SPECIALIST · GENAI

CT-GenAI

Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI

Using LLMs in testing: tokens and context windows, prompt engineering, hallucinations, prompt injection, RAG, agents and LLMOps.

150 questions 5 topics 3 mock exams

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SPECIALIST · PERFORMANCE

CT-PT

Certified Tester Performance Testing

Load, stress, spike, endurance and scalability testing, metrics, operational and load profiles, scripting and tools.

120 questions 5 topics 3 mock exams

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SPECIALIST · DEVOPS

CT-QDO v1.0

Certified Tester Quality in DevOps

DevOps culture and CALMS, DORA metrics, continuous testing, CI/CD, release strategies, IaC, chaos engineering and SBOMs.

46 questions 4 topics 2 mock exams

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EXPERT · PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

CTEL-ITP

Expert Level Improving the Test Process

For experienced professionals: test policy, TMMi and TPI NEXT, IDEAL, prioritising recommendations, managing change and assessment skills.

23 questions 4 topics 2 mock exams

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NOT SURE?

Which ISTQB exam should I take?

New to testing? Start with CTFL v4.0.
Functional / manual tester? CTAL-TA next.
Automation engineer? CTAL-TAE or CTAL-TTA.
Working with AI? CT-AI and CT-GenAI.

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Career roadmap

ISTQB certification roadmap

Start with Foundation, then specialise: functional test analysis, automation and Agile, or specialist domains such as AI, performance and DevOps.

Popular certifications

Which ISTQB certifications do testers take most?

Bar chart of reported ISTQB certification counts by exam: CTFL is far ahead, followed by CTFL extensions, CT specialist exams, CT-PT, CT-TAE, CT-AuT, CTAL modules, CT-AI and CT-SEC — **Reported certification counts by exam.** Source: ESTB public dashboard. These are board-level figures, not global annual exam numbers.

CTFL is the clear first stepFoundation Level is by far the most taken ISTQB exam, and it is the prerequisite for the Advanced Level modules.
Specialist exams build on itAfter CTFL, testers pick a direction: performance (CT-PT), automation (CTAL-TAE), AI (CT-AI, CT-GenAI) or DevOps (CT-QDO).
Advanced and AI skills stand outFewer people hold Advanced and AI certifications, so they can help your profile stand out with employers.

Exam formats

Real ISTQB exam format at a glance

ISTQB exam formats: number of questions, duration and pass mark per certification
Certification	Level	Real exam format	Practice here
CTFL v4.0 Certified Tester Foundation Level	Foundation	40 questions · 60 min · pass 26/40 (65%)	150 questions →
CTAL-TA v4.0 Advanced Level Test Analyst	Advanced	45 questions · 120 min · pass 51/78 points	112 questions →
CTAL-TTA v4.0 Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst	Advanced	45 questions · 120 min · pass 51/78 points	150 questions →
CTAL-TAE v2.0 Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering	Advanced	40 questions · 90 min · pass 43/66 points	150 questions →
CTAL-TM v3.0 Advanced Level Test Management	Advanced	50 questions · pass 58/88 points	107 questions →
CT-AI v2.0 Certified Tester AI Testing	Specialist	40 questions · 60 min · pass 29/44 points	140 questions →
CT-GenAI Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI	Specialist	40 questions · 60 min · pass 30/46 points	150 questions →
CT-PT Certified Tester Performance Testing	Specialist	40 questions · 90 min · pass 26/40	120 questions →
CT-QDO v1.0 Certified Tester Quality in DevOps	Specialist	40 questions · 60 min · pass 29/44 points	46 questions →
CTEL-ITP Expert Level Improving the Test Process	Expert	See the official ISTQB exam structure tables	23 questions →

Formats from the ISTQB Exam Structure and Rules tables (v1.18). Standard duration shown; candidates taking the exam in a non-native language usually get 25% extra time. Always confirm with your exam provider before booking.

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From first question to exam-ready

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Mixed-topic mock exams, scored against the 65% pass line, with a full review of every wrong answer.

FAQ

ISTQB certification exams — frequently asked questions

What is the ISTQB certification?

ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certifications are internationally recognised software testing credentials. The scheme starts with the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) and continues with Advanced Level modules (Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, Test Automation Engineering, Test Management), Specialist modules (such as AI Testing, Testing with Generative AI, Performance Testing and Quality in DevOps) and the Expert Level.

Which ISTQB certification should I start with?

Start with CTFL v4.0 (Certified Tester Foundation Level). It covers testing fundamentals, the software development lifecycle, static testing, test techniques, test management and tools, and it is the prerequisite for the Advanced Level and most Specialist exams.

What is the CTFL v4.0 exam format?

According to the ISTQB exam structure tables, CTFL v4.0 has 40 multiple-choice questions worth 1 point each, a 60-minute time limit (75 minutes for non-native speakers), and you need 26 out of 40 (65%) to pass.

What is the pass mark for ISTQB exams?

Most ISTQB exams require 65% of the total points to pass. Advanced Level exams such as CTAL-TA v4.0 and CTAL-TTA v4.0 have 45 questions worth 78 points in total, with 51 points needed to pass.

Are these the real ISTQB exam questions?

No. Every question on this page is practice material prepared by Isha Training Solutions, reworded with new scenarios and mapped to the official syllabus chapters. They help you practise the concepts and question style, but they are not real or leaked exam questions.

Is this ISTQB practice test free?

Yes. All practice tracks and mock exams on this page are free to use. After a few questions we ask for your name, WhatsApp number and email so our team can share upcoming ISTQB and software testing batches.

ISTQB Certifications — Prep Hub

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CTFL v4.0

CTAL-TA v4.0

CTAL-TTA v4.0

CTAL-TAE v2.0

CTAL-TM v3.0

CT-AI v2.0

CT-GenAI

CT-PT

CT-QDO v1.0

CTEL-ITP

Which ISTQB exam should I take?

ISTQB certification roadmap

Which ISTQB certifications do testers take most?

Real ISTQB exam format at a glance

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