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GAQM CTIL-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Test Planning & Management | 20% | - Risk-based testing - Test estimation and scheduling - Progress monitoring and reporting - Test strategy and planning |
| Software Testing Fundamentals | 20% | - SDLC and testing lifecycle - Test levels and types - Manual vs automated testing - Testing principles and objectives |
| Specialized Testing & Tools | 15% | - Agile and Scrum testing concepts - Non-functional testing
|
| Test Design Techniques | 25% | - White-box and grey-box testing - Exploratory testing - Black-box testing methods
|
| Test Execution & Defect Management | 20% | - Traceability matrix and test summary reports - Test procedure and execution - Test case design and specification - Defect lifecycle, severity vs priority |
Frequently Asked Questions: GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) Exam
The GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) exam requires 70% (28 out of 40) to pass, and registration costs 150 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Real4Prep engines before booking is the cheaper option.
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The CTIL-001 exam is a GAQM certification exam validating the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL), GAQM Certified Software Tester - Advanced Level (CSTAL). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with Real4Prep's 25 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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The official GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Test Design Techniques (25%), Test Execution & Defect Management (20%), and Specialized Testing & Tools (15%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Real4Prep's 25 practice questions cover each one.
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Recommended: GAQM CSTFL Foundation certification or equivalent practical testing experience Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official GAQM exam page before scheduling.
GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) Sample Questions:
When a software defect in a system has been found and fixed, which of the following activities should be undertaken next?
a.Debugging.
b.Confirmation testing.
c.Regression testing.
d.System testing.
e.Static testing.
- A. c and e.
- B. a and b.
- C. b and c.
- D. c and d.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following test design techniques would be most suitable for testing that the oxygen is released at the required times?
- A. Boundary Value Analysis.
- B. Statement Testing.
- C. Decision Testing.
- D. Data flow Testing.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which of the following best describes a testing challenge of the application domain of the routers described?
- A. Testing that the receivers PC can store emails routed to it.
- B. Testing that packets are delivered by the routers in the required timescales.
- C. Testing that large organisations can scan incoming files routed to them for viruses.
- D. Testing that files can be sent in any language.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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