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Everything needed to plan for the ISTQB CTFL (CTFL) exam: number of questions, time limit, passing score, and the official domain weightings. For the domain checklist, see the CTFL study guide. For a week-by-week plan, see the CTFL study plan.
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ISTQB CTFL (CTFL) is a Foundational level ISTQB certification exam with 40 questions in 60 minutes (last checked 2026-10-19), requiring 65% to pass. It covers 6 domains: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (20%); Test Analysis and Design (20%); Managing the Test Activities (16%); Test Tools (16%); Fundamentals of Testing (15%); Static Testing (13%).
Exam code
CTFL
Questions
40
Time limit
60 min
Passing score
65%
Official domains
6
Level
Foundational
Provider
ISTQB
Practice questions
300+ on CertStud
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle | 20% | How testing aligns with SDLC models, levels, and types of testing. |
| Test Analysis and Design | 20% | Black-box, white-box, and experience-based test design techniques. |
| Managing the Test Activities | 16% | Planning, monitoring, configuration management, and defect management. |
| Test Tools | 16% | Selecting and using tools for support, automation, and quality improvement. |
| Fundamentals of Testing | 15% | Core principles, testing process, psychology of testing, and expected results. |
| Static Testing | 13% | Reviews and static analysis to find defects early. |
Percentages reflect published official domain weightings. Prerequisite knowledge and current scoring rules are confirmed on the ISTQB exam page before booking.
The CTFL figure on file is 40 questions. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with ISTQB before you book.
The CTFL time limit on file is 60 minutes. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with ISTQB before you book.
The CTFL exam requires 65% to pass. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with ISTQB before you book.
The CTFL exam covers 6 official domains: Fundamentals of Testing (15%), Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (20%), Static Testing (13%), Test Analysis and Design (20%), Managing the Test Activities (16%), Test Tools (16%).
Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle carries the heaviest weighting on the CTFL exam at 20% of the exam. How testing aligns with SDLC models, levels, and types of testing.
CTFL is the exam code for ISTQB CTFL (ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)), a Foundational level ISTQB certification exam covering 6 domains.
The CTFL passing figure on file is 65%. Plan for 40 questions across 60 minutes, weighted by domain: 20% Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, 20% Test Analysis and Design, 16% Managing the Test Activities, 16% Test Tools, 15% Fundamentals of Testing, 13% Static Testing. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with ISTQB before you book.
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