ISTQB Advanced (CTAL-TM v3.0) Mock Exam #4
A fourth full-length ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0 mock exam: 50 questions, 88 points, 58 to pass, 120 minutes, with the official chapter split of 26 / 15 / 9. This paper leans on the parts of the syllabus that the first three mocks touched only lightly: issuing control directives once monitoring shows a deviation, closing a test down properly with testware archiving and environment restoration, depth-first execution and residual risk reporting, the tool lifecycle after introduction, and the defect data that shows how well debugging and defect reporting are actually being done. Every answer option carries a written rationale.
Exam format
The ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0 exam has 50 questions, 120 minutes, and 58 of 88 points (66%) to pass.
ExamCaliber has 200 free ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0 practice questions in 4 full-length mock exams of 50 questions, 120 minutes and 65% to pass — every answer, right and wrong, carries a written rationale. No sign-up, no paywall.
What this mock covers
This paper draws 50 questions from 3 chapters of the ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0 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 · Managing the Test Activities | 26 | 52% | 46 |
| Chapter 2 · Managing the Product | 15 | 30% | 27 |
| Chapter 3 · Managing the Team | 9 | 18% | 15 |
Scoring is weighted: 50 questions are worth 88 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 50 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 - Understand26 (52%)
- K3 - Apply10 (20%)
- K4 - Analyse14 (28%)
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
3 more mock exams are available for ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0, each a different selection from the same question bank.