Software testing
ISTQB Foundation Level passing score
26 of 40 points, with no partial scoring.
How the exam is marked
- Every question is worth one point, whatever its K-level.
- Select TWO questions score only when both answers are right.
- Wrong answers lose nothing, so answer every question.
Where the points are
| Chapter | Questions | K-levels |
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| 1. Fundamentals of Testing | 8 | 2 K1, 6 K2 |
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| 2. Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle | 6 | 2 K1, 4 K2 |
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| 3. Static Testing | 4 | 2 K1, 2 K2 |
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| 4. Test Analysis and Design | 11 | 6 K2, 5 K3 |
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| 5. Managing the Test Activities | 9 | 1 K1, 5 K2, 3 K3 |
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| 6. Test Tools | 2 | 1 K1, 1 K2 |
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Results
Your Member Board or Exam Provider gives your result and sets any retake fee and waiting time. You can retake as often as you need.
Try 3 questions
Question 1FL-5.1.3 (K2) Entry and exit criteria
Which statement BEST contrasts entry criteria with exit criteria?
Question 2FL-3.2.3 (K1) Review roles
Which role takes overall responsibility for a review, deciding who will be involved and when and where it will take place?
Question 3FL-6.2.1 (K1) Benefits and risks of test automation
Which of the following is a benefit of test automation named in the syllabus?
Questions people ask
Is there negative marking?
No. A wrong answer scores zero, the same as a blank.
Do I get half a point for one of two answers?
No. ISTQB has no partial scoring.