Examens: ISTQB Software Testing Foundation v4.0 (CTFL) (CT-FL-4)

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0 (CTFL 4.0) certification provides essential testing knowledge that can be put to practical use as well as the terminology and concepts used worldwide in the testing domain. The CTFL 4.0 certification is relevant across software delivery approaches and practices whether Agile, Waterfall or DevOps with continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous testing.

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, software developers, and development team members. It is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, product owners, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants. Holders of the Foundation certificate will be able to go on to higher-level of ISTQB® software testing qualifications

Languages available:

- English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0 (CTFL 4.0) supports skills development for anyone interested or pursuing a career in testing or who is supporting testing in within their organization. CTFL 4.0 is an internationally recognized certificate; holders should be able to:

• Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial
• Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
• Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
• Assess and improve the quality of documentation
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
• Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
• Understand test management principles
• Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
• Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
• Work as part of a cross-functional team
• Know the risks and benefits related to test automation
• Identify essential skills required for testing
• Understand the impact of risk on testing
• Effectively report on test progress and quality

Holders of the Foundation Certificate will have the necessary prerequisites needed to be eligible for other industry-recognized ISTQB® software testing qualifications including the Advanced and Specialist modules.

The Foundation Level certificate exam is based on the syllabus (available in attachments). Answers to exam questions may require the use of material based on more than one section of this syllabus. All sections of the syllabus are examinable, except for the Introduction and Appendices. Standards and books are included as references (Chapter 7), but their content is not examinable, beyond what is summarized in the syllabus itself from such standards and books. Refer to the document Foundation Level Examination Structures and Rule (available in attachments).

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Testing (180 minutes)

• The student learns the basic principles related to testing, the reasons why testing is required, and what the test objectives are.
• The student understands the test process, the major test activities, and test ware.
• The student understands the essential skills for testing.

Chapter 2: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (130 minutes)

• The student learns how testing is incorporated into different development approaches.
• The student learns the concepts of test-first approaches, as well as DevOps.
• The student learns about the different test levels, test types, and maintenance testing.

Chapter 3: Static Testing (80 minutes)

• The student learns about the static testing basics, the feedback, and the review process.

Chapter 4: Test Analysis and Design (390 minutes)

• The student learns how to apply black-box, white-box, and experience-based test techniques to derive test cases from various software work products.
• The student learns about the collaboration-based test approach.

Chapter 5: Managing the Test Activities (335 minutes)

• The student learns how to plan tests in general, and how to estimate test effort.
• The student learns how risks can influence the scope of testing.
• The student learns how to monitor and control test activities.
• The student learns how configuration management supports testing.
• The student learns how to report defects in a clear and understandable way.

Chapter 6: Test Tools (20 minutes)

• The student learns to classify tools and understand the risks and benefits of test automation.