Certified Tester Performance Testing (CT-PT) Practice Exam

The ISTQB® Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification equips individuals with an understanding of the core sides of performance testing, encompassing technical, methodological, and organizational dimensions. Specifically focusing on performance testing, it addresses key areas such as fundamental principles, metrics, activities, tasks, and tools.

Who should take the exam?

The Performance Testing certification is intended for individuals within the software testing realm seeking to enhance their grasp of performance testing or those aspiring to specialize in this field. Additionally, it is suitable for individuals involved in performance engineering who aim to deepen their comprehension of performance testing. To attain this certification, candidates must possess the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

Exam Learning Areas:

Candidates who have successfully completed the Foundation Level "Performance Testing" exam should demonstrate the ability to accomplish the following Business Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of performance efficiency and performance testing.
• Establish performance risks, objectives, and prerequisites to meet the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
• Comprehend performance metrics and their collection methods.
• Formulate a performance test plan to fulfill specified objectives and requirements.
• Conceptually design, implement, and execute basic performance tests.
• Analyze the outcomes of a performance test and articulate their implications to diverse stakeholders.
• Communicate the process, rationale, outcomes, and implications of performance testing to various stakeholders.
• Recognize the categories and applications of performance tools, along with the criteria for their selection.
• Determine how performance testing activities integrate with the software lifecycle.

Exam Details  

• Exam Code: CT-PT
• Exam Name: Certified Tester Performance Testing
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 40 Questions
• Time: 90 minutes
• Total Points: 40
• Passing Score: 26

Exam Course Outline 

The Certified Tester Performance Testing Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Overview of Basic Concepts – 60 mins.

1.1 Principles and Concepts

1.2 Types of Performance Testing

1.3 Testing Types in Performance Testing

1.4 The Concept of Load Generation

1.5 Common Failures in Performance Testing and Their Causes

Topic 2: Understand the Performance Measurement Fundamentals - 55 mins.

2.1 Typical Metrics Collected in Performance Testing

2.2 Aggregating Results from Performance Testing

2.3 Key Sources of Performance Metrics

2.4 Typical Results of a Performance Test 

Topic 3: Learn about Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle – 195 mins.

3.1 Principal Performance Testing Activities

3.2 Performance Risks for Different Architectures

3.3 Performance Risks Across the Software Development Lifecycle

3.4 Performance Testing Activities 

Topic 4: Explore the Performance Testing Tasks– 475 mins.

4.1 Planning

4.2 Analysis, Design and Implementation

4.3 Execution

4.4 Analyzing Results and Reporting 

Topic 5: Learn about Tools – 90 mins.

5.1 Tool Support

5.2 Tool Suitability