ISTQB Foundation Level Exam (CTFL)
ISTQB Foundation Level Exam (CTFL)
The ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL) is a smart first step to advance your software testing career and increase promotion opportunities. ASTQB and AT*SQA make the process easier by offering valuable free career benefits and additional free practice exams. Employers prefer candidates certified through ASTQB and AT*SQA because they help reduce software defects, risks, and costs—and they’ve proven their skills in American English.
Exam Format
40 questions | 60 minutes (75 minutes if English is not your primary language)
Passing Score
65% or higher
ISTQB Foundation Cost
$229 (can pay in local currency at checkout)
Why Should You Take Your Exam Through AT*SQA?
- Gain confidence in your ISTQB exam preparation: We offer special, extra ISTQB sample exams that closely match the question & answer style found in our real ISTQB exams. (The more generic sample exams from ISTQB are not designed to match the style of any ISTQB exam.) You only get this benefit when you register for your ISTQB exam through AT*SQA.
- Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You'll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
- Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
- Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
- Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
- Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.
See the Free ISTQB Exam Preparation Resources Below!
ISTQB Foundation Level Helps Businesses With Certified Testers Understanding:
Understand
Understand the role and benefits of testing in software development.
Grasp
Grasp fundamental concepts, processes, and terms in software testing.
Select
Select appropriate test approaches based on specific project contexts.
Evaluate
Evaluate and improve the quality of documentation.
Increase
Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of testing activities.
Integrate
Integrate testing into various stages of the software development lifecycle.
Understand
Understand test planning, monitoring, and control practices.
Write
Write clear and detailed defect reports to aid resolution.
Identify
Identify factors that influence testing priorities and effort.
Collaborate
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Understand
Understand when and how to use test automation effectively.
Recognize
Recognize essential skills and competencies needed in testing.
Understand
Understand how risk impacts testing strategies and activities.
Report
Report test progress and quality metrics clearly to stakeholders.
Free Resources - ISTQB Foundation Level
Practice Exams
ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 Certification Sample Exams
Sample Exam 1
Specially created for the ISTQB exam given by ASTQB & AT*SQA
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Sample Exam 2
Specially created for the ISTQB exam given by ASTQB & AT*SQA
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Sample Exam 3
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Sample Exam 4
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Sample Exam 5
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Sample Exam 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I purchase my ISTQB Foundation Level exam voucher?
You can purchase your ISTQB Foundation Level on the purchase page.
Can I take my exam online or at a testing center?
Yes! You can take your exam online anywhere in the world or at a Kryterion testing center.
Can I take my ISTQB Foundation Level through AT*SQA if I live outside the US?
Yes! AT*SQA is a global exam provider and you can take your ISTQB Foundation Level exam with us and it is valid globally.
Why are the AT*SQA exclusive ISTQB Foundation Level practice exams helpful?
These practice exams are made to match the question style of the exam you would take through AT*SQA, and give you more sample questions to practice with.
How do I get my free micro-credential exam?
Learn about how to get your free micro-credential exam here.
Why do people choose AT*SQA for their ISTQB exams?
Testers choose AT*SQA because of its free career-boosting extras, extra practice exams, and the ability to prove to employers their proficiency in American English.