ISTQB CTFL-AT Practice Exam Questions and Answers

Passing the ISTQB CTFL-AT Agile Tester certification requires understanding Agile testing principles and applying them to real-world scenarios. This practice exam contains 20 questions designed to simulate the actual exam experience and test your knowledge across all syllabus areas.

Use this practice test to identify knowledge gaps, reinforce key concepts, and build confidence before your certification exam.

About This Practice Exam

What to Expect

This practice exam mirrors the format and difficulty of the actual CTFL-AT certification exam:

Aspect	Details
Questions	20 (practice exam) vs 40 (real exam)
Format	Multiple-choice with single correct answer
Topics	All CTFL-AT syllabus areas
Difficulty	Exam-level difficulty
Explanations	Detailed explanations for each answer

How to Use This Practice Exam

First Attempt:

• Take without time pressure to understand each question
• Read all options carefully before selecting
• Note questions you find difficult

Second Attempt:

• Time yourself (30 minutes for 20 questions)
• Simulate exam conditions
• No reference materials

Review:

• Read all explanations, even for correct answers
• Study weak areas before retaking
• Understand why wrong options are incorrect

Exam Structure Overview

CTFL-AT Syllabus Breakdown

The actual exam covers two main parts:

Part 1: Agile Software Development (Approximately 35% of exam)

• Agile Manifesto values and principles
• Whole-team approach
• Sprint activities and ceremonies
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Part 2: Agile Testing Practices (Approximately 65% of exam)

• Testing methods (TDD, ATDD, BDD)
• Exploratory testing
• Test automation strategies
• The testing quadrants
• Agile test planning and execution
• Communication and collaboration

Question Distribution in This Practice Exam

Topic Area	Questions
Agile fundamentals and values	4
Sprint testing activities	3
Testing techniques (TDD, BDD, exploratory)	5
Test automation and pyramid	3
Whole-team approach and collaboration	3
Tools and practices	2

Key Topics Covered

Agile Fundamentals

Questions test your understanding of:

• The four values of the Agile Manifesto
• The twelve Agile principles
• Differences between Agile and traditional approaches
• Scrum roles and ceremonies

Testing in Agile

Questions cover:

• Definition of Done
• User stories and acceptance criteria
• Sprint testing activities
• Risk-based testing in sprints

Testing Techniques

Questions assess knowledge of:

• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Exploratory testing and session-based management

Test Automation

Questions examine:

• The test automation pyramid
• CI/CD testing strategies
• Automation prioritization
• Regression testing approaches

Collaboration Skills

Questions explore:

• Whole-team approach to quality
• Three amigos sessions
• Tester communication in Agile
• Providing and receiving feedback

Practice Exam Tips

Before Taking the Exam

1. Complete your study of all syllabus areas
2. Review key concepts one more time
3. Find a quiet environment free from distractions
4. Have the CTFL-AT syllabus handy for post-exam review

During the Exam

Read Carefully:

• Pay attention to qualifiers like "BEST," "MOST," "PRIMARY"
• Understand what the question is really asking
• Consider all options before selecting

Manage Your Time:

• Don't spend too long on difficult questions
• Mark uncertain questions for review
• Aim for about 1.5 minutes per question

Use Elimination:

• Rule out obviously incorrect answers
• Narrow down to the most likely options
• Select the best fit if unsure

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Pitfall	How to Avoid
Rushing through questions	Read each option completely
Overthinking simple questions	Trust your initial understanding
Ignoring key words	Circle qualifiers like "MOST" or "NOT"
Changing answers	Only change if you have a clear reason
Not reviewing	Use extra time to double-check

Take the Practice Exam

The following 20 questions simulate the CTFL-AT exam experience. Take your time on your first attempt, then try again with a time limit.

Passing Score: To simulate the real exam, aim for 65% (13 correct out of 20).

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Study Resources

Official Resources

• ISTQB CTFL-AT Syllabus: The official syllabus document (free download from ISTQB website)
• ISTQB Glossary: Official terminology definitions
• Sample Exam from ISTQB: Official sample questions

Recommended Reading

Resource	Focus Area
"Agile Testing" by Lisa Crispin & Janet Gregory	Comprehensive Agile testing guide
"More Agile Testing" by Lisa Crispin & Janet Gregory	Advanced Agile testing practices
The Agile Manifesto (agilemanifesto.org)	Core Agile values and principles
"The Cucumber Book" by Matt Wynne & Aslak Hellesoy	BDD with Gherkin

Additional Study Materials

• CTFL-AT Complete Study Guide
• CTFL-AT Agile Testing Fundamentals
• CTFL-AT Testing Techniques in Agile
• CTFL Foundation Level Guide

Next Steps After Practice

Score Interpretation

Score	Recommendation
85-100%	Ready for exam - do final review
70-84%	Nearly ready - focus on weak areas
60-69%	More study needed - review all sections
Below 60%	Significant study required - restart with syllabus

Focus Areas by Topic

If you struggled with Agile fundamentals:

• Reread the Agile Manifesto and principles
• Understand how each principle applies to testing
• Review Scrum ceremonies and tester's role in each

If you struggled with testing techniques:

• Practice writing Given-When-Then scenarios
• Understand TDD vs ATDD vs BDD differences
• Review exploratory testing and chartering

If you struggled with automation:

• Study the test automation pyramid in detail
• Understand CI/CD testing stages
• Review when to automate vs. explore manually

Final Preparation Checklist

Before scheduling your exam:

• Score consistently above 75% on practice exams
• Understand all incorrect answers from practice
• Review the official syllabus one more time
• Know the key differences between similar concepts
• Practice time management with timed tests
• Get a good night's sleep before exam day

Additional Practice Strategies

Create Your Own Questions

Writing questions helps reinforce learning:

1. Pick a syllabus topic
2. Write a scenario-based question
3. Create four plausible options
4. Define why one is the best answer
5. Explain why others are incorrect

Study Groups

Consider forming or joining a study group:

• Discuss challenging concepts together
• Quiz each other on key topics
• Share different perspectives on questions
• Practice explaining concepts (teaching reinforces learning)

Hands-On Practice

Apply concepts in real work:

• Try TDD on a small project
• Write BDD scenarios for features
• Conduct an exploratory testing session
• Participate in sprint ceremonies

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Continue Your Learning

• CTFL-AT Complete Study Guide
• CTFL-AT Agile Testing Fundamentals
• CTFL-AT Testing Techniques in Agile
• CTFL Foundation Level

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