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ISTQB CTFL v4.0 Exam 2026: Syllabus, Passing Score, Cost & Sample Questions

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ISTQB CTFL exam 2026: syllabus, passing score, cost and 15 sample questions. As of October 2026, ISTQB lists the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 exam as 40 multiple choice questions, 1 point each, in 60 minutes (75 with the language extension), with 65% needed to pass (26 of 40) and no prerequisites. ASTQB lists the exam at $229 through AT*SQA. This guide covers the ISTQB Foundation exam format, the six CTFL syllabus chapters and how many questions each carries (8, 6, 4, 11, 9, 2), K1/K2/K3 levels, cost and booking, a study plan (our estimate), and an ISTQB CTFL practice test with 15 original sample questions and explanations on equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transitions, coverage, risk and tools. Independent guide, not affiliated with ISTQB, ASTQB or any exam provider. ISTQB is a registered trademark of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.

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Chapters
0:00 ISTQB CTFL exam guide
6:31 Section 1: Fundamentals and Lifecycle: Questions 1 to 5
9:45 Section 2: Static Testing and Techniques: Questions 6 to 10
13:17 Section 3: Management, Coverage and Tools: Questions 11 to 15
16:25 Score yourself

Exam facts are from the official ISTQB (istqb.org) and ASTQB (astqb.org) pages as of 2026-10-20. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with ISTQB, ASTQB or any exam provider. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

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