How to pass ISTQB Exam
Many people asking me how to pass ISTQB Certification exam on my ISTQB certification blog. Let me share few tips on how to pass ISTQB foundation exam today.

Here are the best tips on how to pass ISTQB certification exam –
- Read the latest ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus from ISTQB official site.
- The best ISTQB book “Foundation of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification” by Rex Black, Dorothy Graham. This is the best book for certified tester foundation level exam.
- Once you read the syllabus and the recommended book, test your knowledge by attempting some ISTQB mock exams from sample papers available in the internet.
- Go through the “Foundation of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification” book again. Yes, you need to read the book twice. Do not ignore it.
- Read and solve special section like branch, path, and statement coverage questions. Try to understand the concept and you will be easily able to attempt the questions correctly.
- Make a list of useful glossary, frequently used definitions. Make some cards and print the glossaries on them. Keep them handy for frequent reading and while solving ISTQB Exam Certification sample papers.
- Gather some actual questions, practice sample papers and try to solve them within the exam stipulated time. 40 questions in 60 minutes for each ISTQB Foundation mock exam.
- Try to find out how many questions you attempted correctly in the mock tests. ISTQB Foundation pass mark – you need to score more than 26 questions correctly out of 40 questions.
- You can find all the above mentioned study materials at a very nominal price from our site. The study material contains all the above mentioned points for easy and sure success in ISTQB Foundation Level exam.
- The study materials include free ISTQB book PDF, flash cards, sample question papers, ISTQB Dumps 2019 premium questions which will help you pass the actual exam easily.
- Before the ISTQB foundation exam dates, go over the important topics once again and then revise the premium ISTQB Dumps 2021. You will also get the updated ISTQB Dumps 2022 if you are planning to attempt the exam later. The update is free of cost.
- Join this google group – Software Testing Updates to get more information about ISTQB and Software Testing Certification in General. Also you can follow this blog by subscribing it from the right hand sidebar. More Step by Step on ISTQB Certification Exam.
- Read our ISTQB Success Stories and find out how they prepared for the exam.
- We have also written a detailed article on how to pass ISTQB Certification exam with more detailed step by step ISTQB Preparation Guide available here.
How much time is required for preparation of ISTQB Foundation Level Exam?
I would like all of you to spend at least 25 to 30 calendar days for preparation assuming you will at least spend 50-60 hours for the study. It is not just about the spending the time, you should learn and understand the concept and should try to relate with your practical testing experience. I am sure if you do so you will never have to worry about how to pass ISTQB Exam foundation certification.
Follow the above golden rules on how to pass ISTQB Foundation Level Certification exam and I am sure you surely pass this exam in your next attempt easily.
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Leave comments below if you have any doubts on how to pass ISTQB exam and how to prepare for ISTQB foundation exam.
Kamala R says
I see that there is an option of remote proctored exam from ITB for foundation level.I am going to take the exam from Sweden.
Is it allowed and is it considered valid in Sweden! Or should I have to take the exams from Swedish Testing board only?!
ISTQB Guru says
You can take exam from any exam board, iSQI, BCS, GASQ or Indian Board. ISTQB Exam taken from any board is valid worldwide. One thing to consider is that Indian Testing Board send the hard copy of the certificate to your Indian Address. Since you are in Sweden, you may want to consider this fact.
Rama says
Hi I am planing to take istqb foundation level exam,if I am not clear first time do I need to pay for the agin and take exam
ISTQB Guru says
Yes, most likely you will have to pay for the 2nd or later attempts. There are some exam providers such as iSQI which allows 2-TRY. The fees is higher than the usual fees for single attempt. And you will have to buy the 2-TRY option upfront (before the 1st attempt).
Which exam board/country you are planning to take the exam from? You can use our study materials and pass in the first attempt. 🙂
Nikhil Bharadwaj Vydam Suresh says
Hallo,
I want to take ISTQB Foundation level exam. In Pearson ISQI website i found 3 Different category for ISTQB Foundation level exam.
what is the difference between CTFL_Syll2018_A, CTFL_Syll2018_CH, CTFL_Syll2018_D ?
Thank you.
ISTQB Guru says
I have answered this question in our Foundation level dumps page. https://www.istqb.guru/istqb-foundation-level/ But here it is again.
What are the exam codes for ISTQB Foundation Level?
from BCS-IT from PearsonVue – CTFL18: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 2018
from iSQI from PearsonVue –
CTFL_Syll2018: CTFL_Syll2018: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018, worldwide except D, A, CH, FL, BGR, ROU, SRB, MNE and UK)
CTFL_Syll2018_A ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
CTFL_Syll2018_CH ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level
CTFL_Syll2018_D ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
CTFL_Syll2018_SEE ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018 – BGR, ROU, SRB and MNE only)
CTFL_UK_Syll2018: CTFL_UK & Ireland_Syll2018: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018, GB and IE only)
D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland, FL = Liechtenstein, BGR = Bulgaria, ROU = Romania, SRB = Serbia, MNE = Montenegro, UK = United Kingdom, GB = Great Britain, IE = Ireland
naib says
Can you please send me the 3 year dumps for ISTQB Foundation level.
[email protected]
Thank You.
Priyanka Thakur says
what would be the exam timing for mohali center for the exam taking place on 21st may 2016.
ISTQB Guru says
Please contact Indian Testing Board and they will be able to help you.
neha says
What is ideal preparation time period to appear for ASTQB /ISTQB ?
ISTQB Guru says
Depends on how much you already know about testing. Take a standard one month period for revision of the syllabus multiple times.
sneha says
Hi, I am going to take istqb foundation exam in germany. Please share me details of material and cost and mode of payment..
ISTQB Guru says
Please use our contact us form.
Saurabh says
How to prepare to pass the ISTQB exam ? Can you please guide – thanks.
vaishali says
Hi, want to know ,how I can prepare for istqb with in 15 days,I have a book that you suggested, I have completed reading a book
ISTQB Guru says
Which book did you read? Do you have our premium study materials? That should make your preparation systematic and easy.
Lindy says
Hello. If I pay for the ISTQB Foundation dump, will I get it instantly? And, if I do the questions thouroughly, will I definitely pass…I am running out of time to study everything.
ISTQB Guru says
Please write us using the contact us page.
Srividya says
Hello Sir/Madam ,
I wish to give the foundation level exam.Any practice materials and dumps can i get ?
I purchased a book by Ron Patton ,is that enough?
And time frame of 30 days ok for preparation ?
Kindly Reply
ISTQB Guru says
Ron Patton is not based on ISTQB syllabus.
sangeetha says
Hi,
It’s mentioned as I will get the free ISTQB book PDF, flash cards, sample question papers in the package does the ISTQB book mean “Foundations of Software Testing ISTQB Certification by Rex Black , Erik van Veenendaal, Dorothy Graham “. Please do let me know whether to buy book and package individually. If so I will order the book and buy the package. Thank you.
Regards,
Sangeetha
ISTQB Guru says
Please submit a contact us form.
mallikarjun says
Sir I just want to know if I clear the foundation level exam will I have good job opportunities? I am sorry to ask this but I really dont know the benefits.thank yor regards Mallikarjun
ISTQB Guru says
Having a certificate is always better than not having one.
Noor says
I am in Canada, I failed the exam in first attempt by studying on my own, i studied for a week and thought would be enough but the exam was hard as it seems to be, Will your material be able to help? Do i have to buy any additional books after purchasing your material?
Thanks
ISTQB Guru says
Hi Noor,
Yes, our material will surely help you. This package covers everything. You will not need any additional books/study materials once you have our premium guide.
Noor says
How much do i have to pay in CAD $ to get the premium guide, do i get any discounts for Cad or can i pay in INR @ less price instead?
ISTQB Guru says
That should be an easy currency convert, right? You can pay in INR too, the amount is mentioned in our site.
If you are looking for discounts, we have have lots of free sample papers in our site. 100% discounted.
Soundar says
I am in need of Dumps can u mail me.. regarding the details
ISTQB Guru says
Please submit the form in contact us page and we will be happy to give you more details.
Sharmila says
Am in need of ISTQB dumps . please mail me