Failing the CTIL-001 exam means paying the registration fee all over again, and those fees add up fast. Candidates in 2026 use the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) practice questions at CertkingdomPDF to walk into the test already knowing what the real thing feels like.
GAQM CTIL-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GAQM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CTIL-001 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL) GAQM Certified Software Tester - Advanced Level (CSTAL) |
| Exam Price: | 150 USD |
| Passing Score: | 70% (28 out of 40) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions, AI-proctored online |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Recommended Training: | GAQM Official CSTIL Training |
| Exam Registration: | GAQM Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online AI-proctored exam, available anytime from home/office |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: GAQM CSTFL Foundation certification or equivalent practical testing experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://gaqm.org/certifications/software_testing/ctil |
GAQM CTIL-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Test Planning & Management | 20% | - Risk-based testing - Progress monitoring and reporting - Test strategy and planning - Test estimation and scheduling |
| Topic 2: Specialized Testing & Tools | 15% | - Agile and Scrum testing concepts - Non-functional testing
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| Topic 3: Test Design Techniques | 25% | - Exploratory testing - Black-box testing methods
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| Topic 4: Software Testing Fundamentals | 20% | - Manual vs automated testing - Testing principles and objectives - Test levels and types - SDLC and testing lifecycle |
| Topic 5: Test Execution & Defect Management | 20% | - Traceability matrix and test summary reports - Defect lifecycle, severity vs priority - Test case design and specification - Test procedure and execution |
GAQM CTIL-001 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) exam is the official GAQM test registered under exam code CTIL-001. Passing it earns you the Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) certification, a credential at the Intermediate level. It is also linked to the related certifications: GAQM Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL), GAQM Certified Software Tester - Advanced Level (CSTAL). GAQM exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) exam includes 40 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the CertkingdomPDF test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) exam you need 70% (28 out of 40), and the official registration fee is 150 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full 150 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the CertkingdomPDF practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Recommended: GAQM CSTFL Foundation certification or equivalent practical testing experience
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Online AI-proctored exam, available anytime from home/office.
GAQM points candidates toward the following training options for GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL).
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 25 practice questions in the CertkingdomPDF CTIL-001 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. CertkingdomPDF offers a free PDF demo of the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, CertkingdomPDF backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
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The official GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Test Planning & Management (20%), Specialized Testing & Tools (15%), and Test Execution & Defect Management (20%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
GAQM Certified Software Tester - Intermediate Level (CSTIL) Sample Questions:
You are convinced that delivery will be late. Which of the following reviews would be recommended at this time?
- A. A management review of the test plan and results.
- B. A technical review of the user-stories.
- C. An inspection of all code for the trading environment.
- D. A walkthrough of the test plan and results.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You need to test that the rules have been correctly set up in the configuration table, according to the specification. Which one of the following test design techniques would be most suitable for this?
- A. Statement testing.
- B. Boundary value analysis.
- C. Decision table testing.
- D. Data flow testing.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following would be applicable as part of a test policy for testing these types of systems?
a)Systems must be tested for compliance to industry standard routing protocols.
b)Testing for the latest upgrade will require testing of increased network traffic of 100%.
c)Testing for the fix will require the use of dynamic analysis tools.
d)Releases will not be made if systems have any high priority defects outstanding.
- A. b and c.
- B. a and b.
- C. a and d.
- D. b and d.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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