Examinations

Two exam options are used; Online ISTQB Exams are done remotely from candidates home or office location using a computer or laptop. While the exams sessions at the ISTQB Test Centre take place at the Nairobi City centre.

The candidates shall be required to present a nationally accepted identification document at the security desk/before entering the examination room. No electronic devices or reading material shall be permitted inside the examination room.

All examination material must be handed back to the ISTQB Kenya examination officials upon concluding the exams and must not be taken outside the examination room by any candidate.


The ISTQB Foundation CTFL exam will comprise of 40 multiple-choice questions. A score of 1 point will be allocated for each correct answer. A score of 26/40 points or 65% is required to pass the examinations.

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