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ISQI CTFL-PT_D Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Specialist Performance Testing |
| Exam Number: | CTFL-PT_D |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice questions |
| Available Languages: | Other languages depending on Member Board translations, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (certificate does not expire) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | Varies by provider (check local ISTQB Member Board/exam provider) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via online proctoring or test centre depending on provider |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate before taking this exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-performance-testing-ct-pt/ |
ISQI CTFL-PT_D Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Basic Concepts of Performance Testing | - Principles of Performance Testing - Common Performance Efficiency Failure Modes and Causes - Concept of Load Generation - Types of Performance Testing - Testing Types in Performance Testing |
| Topic 2: Performance Testing Tools | - Tool Support for Performance Testing - Tool Suitability and Selection Criteria |
| Topic 3: Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle | - Categories of Performance Risk for Different Architectures - Performance Risks Across the Software Development Lifecycle - Performance Testing Lifecycle Activities |
| Topic 4: Performance Measurement Fundamentals | - Aggregating Results from Performance Testing - Key Sources of Performance Metrics - Typical Metrics Collected in Performance Testing - Typical Results of a Performance Test |
| Topic 5: Performance Testing Tasks | - Analysis, Design and Implementation - Planning Performance Tests - Analyzing Results and Reporting - Execution of Performance Tests |
Your ISQI CTFL-PT_D Exam Questions, Answered
The ISQI CTFL-PT_D exam, officially titled ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Specialist Performance Testing, is the required test for earning the Performance Testing certification, a credential at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills ISQI expects from certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL).
The CTFL-PT_D exam includes 40 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete it. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count so you know the pace you need to hold, and practice flagging time-consuming items for review instead of stalling on a single question. Timed sessions in the ExamCost test engine are the easiest way to build that rhythm before it counts.
You need 65% (26/40) to pass the CTFL-PT_D exam, and the official registration fee is Varies by provider (check local ISTQB Member Board/exam provider). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again for a retake, so avoid booking your seat on a hunch. Work through the ExamCost practice test until your scores sit comfortably above the passing requirement before you schedule the exam.
ISQI asks candidates to meet the following requirement before registering: Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate before taking this exam. Exam policies do change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page at https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-performance-testing-ct-pt/ before you book.
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The ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Specialist Performance Testing exam is organized into 5 major domains. Some of the key domains include:
- Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle
- Performance Measurement Fundamentals
- Basic Concepts of Performance Testing
Scroll up to the Exam Topics section for the complete breakdown, and use it to plan how much study time each domain deserves.
ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Specialist Performance Testing Sample Questions:
Identify the correspondences between the communication protocols used most frequently (listed from 1 to 5) in performance testing and the categories to which they belong to (A to C).
1.REST.
2. HTTP.
3. JDBC.
4. SOAP.
5. HTTPS.
1. Web service.
2. Database.
3. Web.
SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. 1A-2C-3B-4A-5C.
- B. 1A-2C-3A-4A- 5B.
- C. 1C - 2C - 3B - 4A - 5A.
- D. 1A-2B-3B-4C-5C.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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(REFER TO BASE SCENARIO 2): When you refer to Base Scenario 2, you are referring to the description and only the description, without any modification.
Question specific constraints: (specific constraints are not part of the Base Scenario and are specific to this question).
Throughout the month of January (31 days), the company performed 3,100 departure operations from the Capital City Airport. These departure operations transported 465,000 passengers during the hours of operation, from 07:00 to 23:00.
The departing passengers (one of the most relevant operational profiles) will access the front-end of the application to check in for their flight. It is known that 30% of departing passengers reconnect after checking in to request the boarding pass to be resent or printed.
Question
Assuming there is one boarding every 5 minutes, what should be the minimum front-end processing capacity of the system for the "departing passenger* user? It is assumed that there will be 12 peaks or maximums per hour.
SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. 100 * 12 + (60 -12) * 10.42 = 1.700.16 transactions/hour
- B. 100 * 12 + (60 -12) * (10.42 - 4.69) = 1.475.04 transactions/hour
- C. 100 * 12 + (60-12) *4.69 = 1,425.12 transactlons/hour
- D. 100 * 12 + (60 -12) * 15.10 = 1,924.80 transactions/hour
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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(REFER TO BASE SCENARIO 2): When you refer to Base Scenario 2, you are referring to the description and only the description, without any modification.
Question specific constraints: (specific constraints are not part of the Base Scenario and are specific to this question).
Throughout the month of January (31 days), the company performed 3,100 departure operations from the Capital City Airport. These departure operations transported 465,000 passengers during the hours of operation, from 07:00 to 23:00.
The departing passengers (one of the most relevant operational profiles) will access the front-end of the application to check in for their flight. It is known that 30% of departing passengers reconnect after checking in to request the boarding pass to be resent or printed.
Question
How many departing passengers access the front-end per hour?
SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. 1,425.00 departing passengers / hour
- B. 1,700 00 departing passengers / hour.
- C. 625.00 departing passengers / hour.
- D. 812.50 departing passengers / hour.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Identify the correspondences between performance measures and metrics (1 -6) and the different environments (A C) in which performance evaluation is needed.
1. Alerts and warnings.
2. Concurrency of usage.
3. Operational processes.
4. Resource utilization.
5. Response time.
6. Throughput of data, transactions, and other units of work performed.
1. Operating environment.
2. Business environment.
3. Technical environment.
SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. 1A-2C-3C-4A-5C-6B.
- B. 1A-2B-3C-4C-5A-6C.
- C. 1A-2B-3A-4C-5C-6B.
- D. 1B - 2B - 3A - 4B - 5C - 6A.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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(REFER TO BASE SCENARIO 2): IV/rerj you refer to Base Scenario 2, you are referring to the description and only the description, without any modification.
Question specific constraints: (specific constraints are not part of the Base Scenario and are specific to this question).
Throughout the month of January (31 days), the company performed 3,100 departure operations from the Capital City Airport. These departure operations transported 465,000 passengers during the hours of operation, from 07:00 to 23:00.
The departing passengers (one of the most relevant operational profiles) will access the front-end of the application to check in for their flight. It is known that 30% of departing passengers reconnect after checking in to request the boarding pass to be resent or printed.
Question
A performance test will be carried out for which 11,700 transactions will be necessary to simulate an operation similar to that described in the base scenario and the restrictions of this question. How many virtual users will be necessary to achieve this number of transactions and the conditions of the operations?
SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. 9,000
- B. 8,500
- C. 23,400
- D. 11,700
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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