ISTQB CTFL-FOUNDATION Exam
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Page 7 )

Updated On: 12-Feb-2026

You have been asked to write a testing strategy for the company. Which statement best explains how risk can be addressed within the testing strategy?

  1. A test strategy should address identified generic product risks and present a process for mitigating those risks in line with the testing policy.
  2. A test strategy identifies the specific product for a project risk and defines the approach for the test project.
  3. A test strategy is derived from the test policy and describes the way risk assessments are performed in projects.
  4. A test strategy is the result of a project risk analysis and defines the approach and resources for testing.

Answer(s): A



In addition to risk, identify TWO other components of a testing strategy.

  1. The entry and exit criteria for each test phase
  2. Test training needs for the project resources
  3. The test design techniques to be used
  4. Test performance indicators
  5. The test schedule

Answer(s): A,C



What would be a test approach regarding the test design techniques to be applied that would fit an item with the highest risk?

  1. Component testing: decision testing; System testing: exploratory testing
  2. Component testing: decision testing; System testing: decision table testing
  3. Component testing: statement testing; System testing: equivalence partitioning
  4. Component testing: statement testing; System testing: decision table partitioning

Answer(s): B



What is the Risk Priority Number for risk item number 2?

  1. 16
  2. 2
  3. 1
  4. 63

Answer(s): D



Which of the following is a benefit of independent testing?

  1. Code cannot be released into production until independent testing is complete.
  2. Testing is isolated from development.
  3. Independent testers find different defects and are unbiased.
  4. Developers do not have to take as much responsibility for quality.

Answer(s): C






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