Free Practice Questions for ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 Certification

Exam guide version:: 4.0.1
Guide checked for updates:: 9 Oct 2026
Question bank created:: 6 Sep 2026
Question bank last updated:: 7 Sep 2026

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Testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, software developers, project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.

Exam Topics & Skills Assessed

Skills measured (from the official study guide)

1: Fundamentals of Testing

1.1: What is Testing?

1.2: Why is Testing Necessary?

1.3: Testing Principles

1.4: Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles

1.5: Essential Skills and Good Practices in Testing

2: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

2.1: Testing in the Context of a Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

2.2: Test Levels and Test Types

2.3: Maintenance Testing

3: Static Testing

3.1: Static Testing Basics

3.2: Feedback and Review Process

4: Test Analysis and Design

4.1: Test Techniques Overview

4.2: Black-Box Test Techniques

4.3: White-Box Test Techniques

4.4: Experience-based Test Techniques

4.5: Collaboration-based Test Approaches

5: Managing the Test Activities

5.1: Test Planning

5.2: Risk Management

5.3: Test Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion

5.4: Configuration Management

5.5: Defect Management

6: Test Tools

6.1: Tool Support for Testing

6.2: Benefits and Risks of Test Automation

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