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iSQI CTFL_Syll2018 Exam - Topic 2 Question 122 Discussion

A "functional test" is...
B) ... a dynamic test for which the tests are based on the specification of the test object.
A) ... a test focused on the efficiency of the system
C) ... a static comparison of test and requirements specification of a test object
D) ... a test for which the test cases and test data are based on the structure of the test object

iSQI CTFL_Syll2018 Exam - Topic 2 Question 122 Discussion

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Question #: 122
Topic #: 2
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A "functional test" is...

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Suggested Answer: B

A functional test is a dynamic test for which the tests are based on the specification of the test object. This means that the test cases and test data are derived from the functional requirements, use cases, user stories, or other sources that describe the expected behavior and functionality of the system under test. A functional test is not focused on the efficiency of the system (that would be a performance test), nor is it a static comparison of test and requirements specification (that would be a review or inspection), nor is it based on the structure of the test object (that would be a structural test).


Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus - ISTQB Guru1, page 10

Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) Syllabus - ASTQB2, page 65

A Study Guide to the ISTQB Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus - Springer3, page 77

by Ilene at Mar 30, 2026, 11:10 AM

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Tasia
1 day ago
C seems off. Functional tests are more about behavior, not static comparisons.
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Jordan
6 days ago
I feel like A makes sense too, but it’s not the main focus.
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Shantell
12 days ago
I think B is the right choice. It’s all about the specs.
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Denny
17 days ago
Not sure about B, sounds too vague to me.
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Zana
22 days ago
Wait, I always thought it was A!
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Joni
27 days ago
Totally agree with B! That's how we do it.
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Dacia
2 months ago
I thought functional tests were more about efficiency?
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Caitlin
3 months ago
B is correct! It's all about the specs.
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Judy
3 months ago
I keep mixing up functional and structural tests; I feel like option D might be right, but I’m not confident about that.
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Margart
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think functional testing is definitely about dynamic testing, so I would go with B again.
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Herminia
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about functional tests being related to user requirements, which sounds like option A could be relevant too.
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Eleni
4 months ago
I think a functional test is more about how the system behaves according to its specifications, so I might lean towards option B.
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