Knowing the ISTQB certification examination pattern makes it easier to prepare for the software testing certification. The exam pattern for ISTQB is given below

• Total number of questions in the exam: 40
• Each correct answer carries 1 point
• Minimum percentage for passing : 65% (26 or more points)
• Total exam time: 75 minutes
• Questions are multiple choice in nature
• There is no negative marking in the exam
• This is an online exam
• All questions are taken from the syllabus
• Complete syllabus is split into cognitive level of knowledge:

• 40% K1 (remember, recall type)
• 35% K2 (Understand, Compare, contrast type)
• 20% K3 (Apply type, Numerical type as well)
• 5% K4 (Analyse type)

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