If your schedule is already packed, preparing for the CTAL-TM-001 exam can feel like one commitment too many. GuideTorrent keeps things manageable with 232 focused practice questions for ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager, so every study session in 2026 actually counts.
ISTQB CTAL-TM-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISTQB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM_001) |
| Exam Number: | CTAL_TM_001 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (150 for non-native speakers) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Exam Format: | Scored by points (total 88 points), Multiple-choice questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Exam Price: | USD 249 (varies by region and provider) |
| Passing Score: | 58 out of 88 points (approx. 66%) |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Italian, French, English, Korean, Chinese, Dutch |
| Related Certifications: | ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst |
| Recommended Training: | ISTQB Accredited Training Providers ISTQB Official Syllabus & Materials |
| Exam Registration: | BCS Registration iSQI Registration ISTQB Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate; recommended 18+ months of practical testing experience, including leadership or coordination roles |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-advanced-level-test-management-ctal-tm-v3-0/ |
ISTQB CTAL-TM-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Managing the Team | 25% | - Team Leadership and Motivation
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| Managing the Test Activities | 40% | - Test Completion
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| Managing the Product | 35% | - Test Documentation Management
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Everything Candidates Ask About ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager
The CTAL-TM-001 exam, officially titled ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager, is the qualifying exam for the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager certification, which sits at the Advanced level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a ISTQB career path. It also connects to ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst, ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst, ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The CTAL-TM-001 exam gives you 50 questions to complete within 120 (150 for non-native speakers). Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what GuideTorrent's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager is 58 out of 88 points (approx. 66%), and the official registration fee is USD 249 (varies by region and provider). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Hold ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate; recommended 18+ months of practical testing experience, including leadership or coordination roles. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the CTAL-TM-001 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or in-person at authorized test centers. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
ISTQB recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager:
Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where GuideTorrent comes in: the 232 practice questions in our CTAL-TM-001 package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.
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The current ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager syllabus is organized into 3 exam domains. The first three are:
- Managing the Product (35%)
- Managing the Team (25%)
- Managing the Test Activities (40%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your GuideTorrent practice questions are mapped to.
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager Sample Questions:
You are working for an outsource testing company You have a client that will only consider candidates that are highly skilled with Salesforce. regardless of the number of years they have spent testing similar products You have looked through your skills matrix and you have no one with the right type of experience for this project.
What competence area is your team lacking?
- A. Personal competence because they are not confident enough to pass the interviews with the clientand they are not willing to learn Salesforce
- B. Social competence because they are lacking the ability to work with the rest of the team
- C. Methodical competence because they lack the ability to create test cases from a Salesforce requirements document
- D. Professional competence because they do not have the required domain knowledge in Salesforce
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You feel that your team has become lazy when applying good software testing techniques You have given each of them a challenge to take a different business rule and build a full decision tableand then collapse that table You will then assess the results For this assessment, what competencies are you validating?
- A. Methodical and personal
- B. Professional and social
- C. Professional and methodical
- D. Social and personal
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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How does a risk based testing approach address risks in a software product? SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. By designing tests that address only the highest risk areas.
- B. By calculating the likelihood and impact of a risk, the probability of finding defects is increased.
- C. By identifying known risks in defect reports.
- D. By prioritizing tests according to which product risks they address.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
You are working on a project where the business part of the organization works traditionally with defined requirements, but the development team follows an Agile model Neither team plans to change their approach What is the proper name for this type of project approach''
- A. Sequential
- B. Hybrid as fit for purpose
- C. Hybrid as a transition to Agile
- D. Agile
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following are Test Closure activities?
a All results lodged in configuration management system - for example test plans, results, logs, reports.
b. Plans in place for lessons to be learnt to ensure that good practices are repeated and poor practices are not.
c. Checks undertaken to ensure that all test work is completed - all tests executed or skipped, all defects managed to appropriate conclusion.
d. All project closure activities completed - for example customer training completed, and analysis of vendor performance undertaken.
e. AM testing work products delivered to those that need them - for example environments/ regression test sets passed to maintenance.
f. Checks undertaken to ensure that all tests have been executed, with all defects confirmed as fixed by retesting.
SELECT ONE OPTION
- A. a, b, c and e
- B. a. b, e and f.
- C. a, c, d and f.
- D. b, c. d and e.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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