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ISTQB CT-PT Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing (Foundation Level Specialist) |
| Exam Number: | CT-PT |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $150 - $250 USD (varies by exam provider and region) |
| Available Languages: | Italian, French, Russian, German, English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Exam Format: | Single best answer, Multiple choice questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for life |
| Passing Score: | 26/40 (65%) |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 (113 for non-native speakers) |
| Recommended Training: | ISTQB Accredited Training Providers Official CT-PT Syllabus |
| Exam Registration: | ISTQB Official iSQI Exam Provider Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored / Onsite at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://test.istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-performance-testing-ct-pt/ |
ISTQB CT-PT Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Performance Testing Tasks | 30% | - Analyzing Results and Reporting - Execution - Analysis, Design and Implementation - Planning |
| Topic 2: Performance Measurement Fundamentals | 20% | - Aggregating Results - Key Sources of Metrics - Typical Metrics Collected - Typical Test Results |
| Topic 3: Performance Testing in Software Lifecycle | 20% | - Performance Risks for Different Architectures - Principal Performance Testing Activities - Risks Across Development Lifecycle - Aligning Activities with Lifecycle |
| Topic 4: Tools | 10% | - Tool Suitability and Selection - Tool Support |
| Topic 5: Basic Concepts | 20% | - Common Performance Failure Modes and Causes - Testing Types in Performance Testing - Principles and Concepts - Concept of Load Generation - Types of Performance Testing |
ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing Exam FAQ — Clear and Current
Must hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification Vendors revise eligibility rules periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the official page (official CT-PT exam page) before registering.
Delivery is instant — an automatic email within a minute of payment, unlimited devices, and 7*24 online service (replies within two hours) if anything's missing after 2 hours; check spam first. If you fail the corresponding CT-PT exam within 60 days of purchase, we refund all the cost you paid: send a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, processed within 7 days. Excluded: exams within 3 days of purchase, candidate names that don't match the payer, and free or expired products. Alternatively, exchange for two equal-value products free.
90 (113 for non-native speakers) for 40 questions. Train the pace in advance: timed practice sessions turn the exam clock from a threat into a habit.
Yes:
Official courses build the base; the 42 practice questions for the ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing — every answer expert-verified — build the readiness.
The ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing blueprint spans 5 domains — including Performance Measurement Fundamentals (20%), Basic Concepts (20%), Performance Testing Tasks (30%). Study in proportion to the weightings; the complete outline above details every subtopic.
Yes — free demo downloads let you tell whether the ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing material suits you before purchasing. Purchases include 365 days of free updates, each new version emailed immediately; renew afterward at 50% off.
Through the vendor's official registration channels:
The ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing is delivered Online remote proctored / Onsite at authorized test centers — choose the arrangement that fits you when booking.
Approx. $150 - $250 USD (varies by exam provider and region) per attempt, 26/40 (65%) to pass. Retakes bill again at full price — prepare thoroughly with the 42 practice questions for the CT-PT exam at Test4Cram first.
The ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing is ISTQB's certification exam for ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing, at the Foundation Level Specialist level. These certifications are valued precisely because they're demanding — passing one validates real capability. Related credentials include ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL).
ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing Sample Questions:
Which of the following is a key challenge when testing applications in a cloud environment?
- A. Inability to generate significant load
- B. Lack of user behavior simulation tools
- C. Test execution speed being too high
- D. Limited ability to control test execution timing
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following performance script types measures network response times?
- A. Protocol-level scripts
- B. HTTP scripts
- C. GUI scripts
- D. API scripts
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You have run a load test. When examining the metrics, you see that the virtual users experienced many timeouts and excessive wait times. The system throughput metrics exceeded expected results, even during peak times.
Based on your analysis, what conclusion should you draw?
- A. Processing speed is too slow.
- B. New test data is needed.
- C. Network infrastructure should be investigated.
- D. Virtual users are exhibiting impatient behavior.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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During which of the principal performance testing activities are the building blocks for larger, more complex tests created?
- A. During test implementation
- B. During test design
- C. During test completion
- D. During test planning
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following can provide measurements for both individual and aggregated elements within a single performance test?
- A. Measuring underlying transactions
- B. Aggregated metrics
- C. Process optimization tracking
- D. Nested transactions
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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