ISTQB® Certified Tester – Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT) — Information & Free Practice
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About ISTQB® Certified Tester – Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT)
ISTQB® Certified Tester – Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT) · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- ISTQB sets the global certification standards and syllabus. ASTQB, the official U.S. board, creates the American English examination; AT*SQA offers it.
- Format
- Multiple-choice examination, available through AT*SQA from home, office or a testing center.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 40.
- Time limit
- 60 minutes; an additional 25% (75 minutes total) when the candidate's native language is not the examination language.
- Passing score
- 26 of 40 points (65%).
- Exam fee
- USD 199 for one Model-Based Testing Exam (ISTQB) voucher through AT*SQA; the payment page may offer other currencies depending on location.
Topics covered
Introduction to Model-Based Testing (17.5%)
- Objectives and Motivations for MBT
- MBT Activities and Work Products in the Test Process
- Integrating MBT into the Software Development Lifecycles
MBT Modeling (32.5%)
- MBT Modeling
- Languages for MBT Models
- Good Practices for MBT Modeling Activities
Selection Criteria for Test Case Generation (22.5%)
- Classification of MBT Test Selection Criteria
- Applying Test Selection Criteria
MBT Test Implementation and Execution (12.5%)
- Specifics of MBT Test Implementation and Execution
- Activities of Test Adaptation in MBT
Evaluating and Deploying an MBT Approach (15%)
- Evaluate an MBT Deployment
- Manage and Monitor the Deployment of an MBT Approach
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Multiple-choice examination, available through AT*SQA from home, office or a testing center.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 40.
How long is the exam?
60 minutes; an additional 25% (75 minutes total) when the candidate's native language is not the examination language.
What is the passing score?
26 of 40 points (65%).
How much does the exam cost?
USD 199 for one Model-Based Testing Exam (ISTQB) voucher through AT*SQA; the payment page may offer other currencies depending on location.
Official sources and references
- mbt-syllabus.pdf
p.9, section 0.6, examination scope
- mbt-syllabus.pdf
p.9, section 0.5, keywords
- istqb-mbt.html
Download Materials, Syllabus
- mbt-syllabus.pdf
p.9, section 0.6, structure and rules reference
- istqb-mbt.html
Download Materials, Exam Structures and Rules
- exam-rules.pdf
p.5, section 1.1
- exam-rules.pdf
p.7, section 3, EST reference
- istqb-mbt.html
Download Materials, Exam Structures and Rules Tables
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, CT-MBT table title
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, Chapter 1 allocation
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, Chapter 2 allocation
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, Chapter 3 allocation
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, Chapter 4 allocation
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, Chapter 5 allocation
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, K-Level and Number of Questions columns
- mbt-syllabus.pdf
p.19, section 2.2, MBT-2.2.2 learning objective
- mbt-syllabus.pdf
p.36, section 5.2, MBT-5.2.3 learning objective
- mbt-syllabus.pdf
p.56, Syllabus Change log, Changes in LOs
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, CT-MBT, FM-2.2.2 row
- exam-tables.pdf
p.29, CT-MBT, FM-5.2.3 row
- exam-rules.pdf
p.8, applicability heading preceding section 4.1.4
- exam-rules.pdf
p.8, section 4.1.4, keyword cognitive level
- istqb-mbt.html
Exam Structure
- exam-rules.pdf
p.9, section 5.1.2
- atsqa-purchase.html
Exam Vouchers, Model-Based Testing Exam (ISTQB)
- atsqa-purchase.html
Exam Vouchers, currency statement
- atsqa-purchase.html
Official Registration for ISTQB, ASTQB, & AT*SQA Exams
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