ISTQB Advanced (CTAL-TA v4.0) Mock Exam #1
A full-length CTAL-TA v4.0 mock exam: 45 questions across all five syllabus chapters, weighted by cognitive level (K2 = 1 point, K3 = 2 points, K4 = 3 points), 78 points total, 51 to pass. This first mock leans into Chapter 3 — Test Analysis and Test Design — the largest chapter at 22 of 45 questions, covering domain, combinatorial, random, CRUD, state transition, scenario-based, decision table, metamorphic and experience-based testing.
Exam format
The ISTQB CTAL-TA v4.0 exam has 45 questions, 120 minutes, and 51 of 78 points (65%) to pass.
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What this mock covers
This paper draws 45 questions from 5 chapters of the ISTQB CTAL-TA v4.0 syllabus. The split below is read from the questions bound to this mock, so it is the paper you will actually sit rather than a target.
| Chapter | Questions | Share | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 · The Tasks of the Test Analyst in the Test Process | 8 | 18% | 9 |
| Chapter 2 · The Tasks of the Test Analyst in Risk-Based Testing | 3 | 7% | 7 |
| Chapter 3 · Test Analysis and Test Design | 22 | 49% | 42 |
| Chapter 4 · Testing Quality Characteristics | 4 | 9% | 4 |
| Chapter 5 · Software Defect Prevention | 8 | 18% | 16 |
Scoring is weighted: 45 questions are worth 78 points, because a question at a higher cognitive level counts for more. Revise the heavier chapters first.
Cognitive levels in this mock
Each of the 45 questions is mapped to a syllabus cognitive level - K1 recall, K2 comprehension, K3 application, K4 analysis. A paper heavy on K3 asks you to apply a technique, not to name it.
- K2 - Understand18 (40%)
- K3 - Apply21 (47%)
- K4 - Analyse6 (13%)
Practise one chapter at a time
If this mock exposes a weak chapter, drill that chapter on its own before sitting another full paper.
Other mock exams for this certification
2 more mock exams are available for ISTQB CTAL-TA v4.0, each a different selection from the same question bank.