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GAQM CTFL Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL) |
| Exam Number: | CTFL-001 |
| Exam Format: | AI-proctored online exam, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Exam Price: | 150 USD (voucher price) + optional course fees |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for life |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) Certified Software Testing Manager (CSTM) Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA) |
| Passing Score: | 70% (28/40) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online AI-proctored (take anytime within voucher validity) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended to complete GAQM E-Course prior to exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://gaqm.org/certifications/software_testing/ctfl |
GAQM CTFL Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Static techniques | - Reviews and review processes; types of reviews; static analysis tools |
| Tool support for testing | - Types of test tools; effective use of tools; benefits and risks |
| The fundamentals of testing | - Why is testing necessary? Harm caused by defects; root causes; testing and quality assurance; fundamental test process and psychology of testing |
| Testing throughout the software life cycle | - Software development models; test levels, objectives, targets; functional, non-functional, structural and change-related testing; confirmation, regression and maintenance testing |
| Test management | - Test organization; planning and estimation; IEEE 829 standard; exit criteria; monitoring; metrics; reporting; configuration and risk management |
| Test design techniques | - Identifying test conditions; equivalence partitioning; boundary value analysis; decision tables; state transition diagrams; use case testing; statement/decision coverage; experience based techniques |
| Business Analyst Skills (Introduction) | - Introduction to business process analysis; roles and responsibilities; domain knowledge |
CTFL Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the CTFL exam lead to?
The CTFL exam is the official Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) exam behind the GAQM certification certification, validating the skills measured by the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL) credential. It sits at the Foundation level of the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) certification program. It also connects to Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL), Certified Software Testing Analyst (CSTA), Certified Software Testing Manager (CSTM), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the CTFL exam, and how much time do I get?
The CTFL exam contains 40 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the CTFL exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the CTFL exam is 70% (28/40), and the official registration fee is 150 USD (voucher price) + optional course fees. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 219 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the CTFL exam?
No formal prerequisites; recommended to complete GAQM E-Course prior to exam Requirements can change when Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the CTFL practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free CTFL PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if GAQM revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the CTFL exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL) purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the CTFL exam?
The GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL) exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Test design techniques
- Static techniques
- Business Analyst Skills (Introduction)
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL) Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which of the following statements is the MOST valid goal for a test team?
A. Cause as many failures as possible so that faults can be identified and corrected.
B. Determine whether enough component testing was executed.
C. Prove that any remaining faults will not cause any failures.
D. Prove that all faults are identified.
Question #2
Independent Verification & Validation is:
A. Done by the Test Engineers
B. Done by an Entity Outside the Project's sphere of influence
C. Done By Management
D. Done by the Developer
Question #3
Which of the following is least likely to be used as a technique to identify project and product risks? 1 credit
A. Brainstorming
B. Independent assessments
C. Inspections
D. Expert interviews
Question #4
Which of the following could be a reason for a failure?
1) Testing fault 2) Software fault 3) Design fault 4) Environment Fault 5) Documentation Fault
A. All of them are valid reasons for failure
B. 2 is a valid reason; 1, 3, 4 & 5 are not
C. 1, 2, 3, 4 are valid reasons; 5 is not
D. 1, 2, 3 are valid reasons; 4 & 5 are not
Question #5
Which of the following is a valid drawback of independent testing? 1 credit
A. Developers loose the sense of responsibility and independent testers may become a bottleneck.
B. Independent testers will become a bottleneck and introduce problems in incident management.
C. Independent testers need extra education and always cost more.
D. Developer and independent testing will overlap and waste resources.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: A | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: C | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: A |
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