ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 Sample Questions:

1. Which of the following is not an example of a typical generic skill required for testing?

A) Be able to apply test-driven development
B) Be able to use test management tools and defect tracking tools
C) Be able to communicate defects and failures to developers as objectively as possible
D) Possess the necessary social skills that support effective teamwork

2. A company wants to reward each of its salespeople with an annual bonus that represents the sum of all the bonuses accumulated for every single sale made by that salesperson. The bonus for a single sale can take on the following four values: 3%, 5%, 7% and 10% (the percentage refers to the amount of the single sale).
These values are determined on the basis of the type of customer (classified as "Basic" or "Premium") to which such sale was made, and on the amount of such sale classified into the following three groups G1, G2 and G3:
* [G1]: less than 300 euros
* [G2]: between 300 and 2000 euros
* [G3]: greater than 2000 euros
Which of the following is the minimum number of test cases needed to cover the full decision table associated with this scenario?

A) 12
B) 4
C) 3
D) 6

3. Which ONE of the following options BEST describes black-box test techniques?

A) Black-box testing techniques involve analyzing the specified behavior of the test object without knowledge of its internal structure.
B) Black-box testing techniques are based on analyzing the test object's specified and implied behavior without knowledge of its internal data structure.
C) Black-box testing techniques are based on experience with the test object without knowing the internal structure.
D) In black-box testing techniques, test cases are created based on the software's implementation.

4. Which ONE of the following statements BEST applies tochecklist-based testing?

A) Checklists should primarily consist of automated test cases to maximize efficiency.
B) Checklists should contain specific test conditions that can be individually and directly checked.
C) Checklists should contain general guidelines to ensure that all aspects of the software are covered.
D) Checklists should be used exclusively for functional testing, as they are unsuitable for non-functional testing.

5. Which of the following types of tools is best suited for determining source code compliance with the guidelines provided by a coding standard?

A) Test data preparation tool
B) Static analysis tool
C) Containerization tool
D) Fault seeding tool

Solutions: