ISTQB® Exam Pass Score

All ISTQB® Foundation, Specialist, Advanced and Expert Level exams require a minimum achievement of 65% to pass (meaning 65% of the total points available in the exam) as specified in the respective syllabus. “Exam Structure and Rules” for Foundation, Specialist and Advanced is mentioned in the above table.

If you have passed your ISTQB® certification exam, iSQI will include a link in the result email where you can give your permission for your information to be included on the ISTQB® Successful Candidate Register. This is the official ISTQB® register globally.

ISTQB® Exam Options with iSQI

1. FLEX[1] (Remote Proctored Exams)

Our flexible solution for taking ISTQB® exams from home or another location of your choice at a date and time that suits you. The exam is supervised online, with a remote proctor (invigilator) through the webcam and microphone of your computer. You can find more information on ISTQB® FLEX exams. All Foundation, Specialist and Advanced Level ISTQB® certification exams can be taken from home, online with a remote invigilator!

2. Test Center (Pearson VUE)

There are over 5,200 Pearson Vue test centers in over 175 countries. You can choose your preferred location in your country and a date and time to suit you. All Foundation, Specialist and Advanced Level ISTQB® certification exams can be taken at Pearson Test Centers!

3. Paper

Exams on-site after accredited training or for an organization with a group of exam candidates, supervised by a trained iSQI invigilator. iSQI also offers public exam sessions in several locations on specified dates.

4. SMEX

On-line exam on-site after accredited training or for an organization with a group of exam candidates, supervised by a trained iSQI invigilator. iSQI also offers public exam sessions in several locations on specified dates. All Foundation, Specialist and Advanced Level ISTQB® certification exams can be taken as paper or SMEX! (Expert Level is currently paper only).

ISTQB® Exam Preparation - ISTQB® Syllabi & Sample Exams

If you are considering training then it is recommended that you take a course with an ISTQB® Accredited Training Provider.

If you are thinking of self-studying for an ISTQB® certification exam then the starting point is the ISTQB® syllabus. All ISTQB® syllabi include recommended reading material (usually listed at the end) and these publications can be useful additional resources. We cannot stress enough that a strong understanding of the syllabus is essential and we would suggest that you review the syllabus in depth – also try to understand K Levels as it will help your preparation.

You can download the ISTQB® syllabi for all ISTQB® certification exams from iSQI Content Library. We also recommend that you understand the exam rules for the certification exam you are taking (Foundation, Specialist and Advanced, Expert) - take a look how the questions are distributed per chapter. Remember not to skip any chapter when studying.

Sample/mock exams are a very useful resource to test your knowledge, as an example, currently, there is one ISTQB® sample exams for ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0 (CTFL) available on the iSQI website. Focus on understanding where you get questions wrong in the ISTQB® mock exam and refer back to the specific learning objectives in the ISTQB® syllabus. You can download the official ISTQB® sample exams and ISTQB® answer keys for all ISTQB® certification exams from ISTQB® CTFL 4.0 product page.The ISTQB® Glossary is also serves as rich resource while preparing for ISTQB® certifications Tip - book your exam so you have a target date and plan your study towards that date!

How To Book Your Exam With ISQI

If you want to take your exam below are the links which will guide you through the process. From the exam options, buying your exam, scheduling your exam, preparing for your exam to what comes after taking the exams.