ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) terms across 6 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) Vocabulary Game
Fundamentals
Lifecycle models
Work product examination
Design techniques
Test management
Support for testing
Sources for these terms (1)
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0.1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the ISTQB Foundation Exam
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) is the most widely recognized software testing certification globally. It provides essential knowledge and skills for software testing professionals, covering testing fundamentals, software development lifecycle testing, static testing, test techniques (black-box, white-box, experience-based), test management, and tool support.
Exam sponsor: ISTQB / ASTQB / National Boards. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
40 questions
Time Limit
60 minutes (75 min non-native)
Passing Score
65% (26/40)
Reported exam pass rate: ~85-90%. industry estimate for well-prepared candidates This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ISTQB CTFL vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the ISTQB CTFL vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 ISTQB CTFL terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the ISTQB CTFL terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ISTQB / ASTQB / National Boards content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ISTQB Foundation Level passing score?
The ISTQB Foundation Level exam requires a passing score of 65%, which equals 26 correct answers out of 40 multiple-choice questions. The exam duration is 60 minutes (75 minutes if the exam is taken in a non-native language). There is no negative marking, so candidates should answer all questions.
How hard is the ISTQB Foundation exam?
The ISTQB Foundation Level is considered an entry-level certification with an estimated pass rate of 85-90% for well-prepared candidates. Most candidates who study the syllabus and complete 200+ practice questions pass on their first attempt. The exam tests understanding of testing concepts rather than hands-on testing experience, making it accessible to newcomers while still valuable for experienced testers.