Question 35

Question

Which of the following are most likely to be used when developing a test strategy or test approach?
(i) Failure-based approach
(ii)Test specification approach
(iii) Model-based approach
(iv)Finance-based approach

Accepted Answer

(i) and (iii)

Ajay E. · Answer

D . Failure-based and model-based approaches are both called out in the CTFL v4.0 syllabus for forming a test strategy. Finance-based isn't a recognized method, and test specification is more about detailing tests once the approach is set. Pretty sure D is what ISTQB wants but happy to hear other views if someone thinks differently.

Noah N. · Answer

Had something like this in a mock and it was D. Failure-based and model-based are both key approaches in CTFL for developing test strategies, finance-based just isn't covered. I think D is right but let me know if anyone disagrees.

Meera M. · Answer

D tbh. Failure-based and model-based are actually in the syllabus for test approaches, so that's what ISTQB expects. Option B is a trap with 'finance-based', which isn't a standard testing approach.

Jack U. · Answer

D imo, model-based and failure-based are both covered for test strategies. Finance-based just isn't a thing for ISTQB approaches.

Cameron M. · Answer

Its D. Failure-based and model-based approaches are both commonly mentioned in the ISTQB CTFL materials as ways to build a test strategy. The failure-based one is about looking for where things can go wrong, while model-based uses system models to guide testing. Haven't really seen finance-based or spec alone used like that. Seen similar Qs on practice tests, but open if anyone disagrees.

ISTQB CTFL-Foundation v4.0 Real Exam Questions [October 2026 Update] Quiz

Which of the following are most likely to be used when developing a test strategy or test approach? (i) Failure-based approach (ii)Test specification approach (iii) Model-based approach (iv)Finance-based approach

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