Exam Format

• Exam Code: CT-PT
• Level: Specialist (Foundation Extension)
• Duration: 90 minutes (+25% time extension for non-native speakers, i.e., 113 minutes)
• Passing Score: 65% (26 out of 40 questions)
• Unscored Content: None. All questions are scored.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple-choice (scenario-based and application-focused)
• Number of Questions: 40
• Hands-On Questions: None in the exam, but scenarios are based on real-world performance testing practices.

Validity

• Certification Validity: Lifetime (no expiry)
• Renewal Options: Not required; candidates can progress to Advanced or Expert Level ISTQB certifications.

Exam Fee

• Varies by country and board (typically $200 – $250 USD)
• Example: In India, exam fees are around ₹5,000 – ₹7,500 INR depending on the provider (e.g., ITB, GASQ, Brightest).

Prerequisites

• Mandatory:
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification.
• Recommended:
  • Basic knowledge of performance engineering concepts
  • Experience with software testing and test management tools

Exam Topics

• Performance Testing Basics – purpose, objectives, principles, and challenges
• Performance Testing Lifecycle – planning, design, implementation, execution, and reporting
• Performance Risks & Requirements – identifying risks, deriving performance criteria
• Performance Test Design & Implementation – workload modeling, data preparation, environment setup
• Performance Test Execution & Results Analysis – interpreting metrics, identifying bottlenecks
• Tools for Performance Testing – categories, selection, benefits, and limitations
• Organizational Considerations – roles, responsibilities, integrating performance testing in projects

Intended Audience

• Performance Testers
• Test Analysts and QA Engineers
• Technical Test Analysts
• Software Developers in Test (SDET)
• Test Managers needing to understand performance testing approaches

Career Impact

• Performance Test Engineer, QA Engineer, Test Analyst, SDET specializing in performance, Performance Consultant

• U.S. $85,000 – $120,000 USD,
• India ₹7,00,000 – ₹13,00,000 INR,
• UK £40,000 – £65,000 GBP,
• UAE 130,000 – 200,000 AED 

• Demonstrates expertise in system performance validation, a highly demanded skill in large-scale and enterprise software development.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized exam centers (Pearson VUE or ISTQB-accredited boards)
• Online via remote proctoring platforms (e.g., GASQ, Brightest, AT*SQA)

Exam Booking Link

• ISTQB Global Website
• Local boards (e.g., ASTQB – USA, ITB – India, GASQ – Global)

Once you pass the exam:

• Download your CT-PT Certificate from your exam provider’s portal
• Processing Time: Certificate available within 24–48 hours (PDF format; some boards also send hard copies)

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