Which CTFL-Foundation topics require the most practice for the exam?
I recently completed my preparation for the ISTQB CTFL-Foundation exam, and one thing I noticed is that the topics that seem easy in theory can become confusing in actual exam questions.For example, concepts like:Test design techniques (e.g., equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis) Test levels and types Psychology of testing Risk-based testingLook simple in the syllabus, but when presented in scenario-based questions, many candidates hesitate because the wording can be tricky.Initially, I focused mainly on reading the syllabus and memorizing definitions, but that wasn’t enough to confidently answer situational questions in the CTFL exam format. What helped most was practicing topic-wise questions and reviewing explanations of both correct and incorrect options.Another challenge many face is exam timing. If you’re not used to exam-style questions, you might spend too much time on some scenarios.
