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How I cleared ISTQB Agile Extension Certification?

In this post I am going to share my experience and preparation for ISTQB Agile Foundation Level exam. The pre-requisite for this exam is ISTQB Foundation Level Certificate. This is an extension exam since it deals with only Agile development.

 Who is eligible for this exam?
Every Tester who has ISTQB foundation level certificate is eligible. If you are planning to work in an agile environment or your current job demands so then you must go for this certificate since it will give you a basic idea of how Agile development works.

What you will learn from the certification?
After completing the certification, you will be able to understand how testing is a crucial part in agile. Role of a tester, how as a tester you can make a difference. Difference between Agile and Traditional methods. You will also learn about agile values and principles, continuous integration, planning, Kanban, XP and scrum methods.

What is the exam structure?
Exam consists of total 40 questions with multiple choice answers. You get 60 mins to complete all 40 questions. If you complete your exam earlier then you can utilize remaining of the time to review your answers.

 What are pass % and Is there any negative marking?
In order to pass the exam, you should get minimum 65% or 26 questions right. There are no negative marking for wrong answers (Thank God!)

How to prepare for the exam?
ISTQB Agile Extension Syllabus is the main resource to prepare. It has around 3 chapters (40ish pages) and all of them are theory based. I read the syllabus once and then revised all the main points like 6-7 times before appearing for the exam. I also solved the sample questions given on the ISTQB official website and online mock tests.

Where would I find all the resources?
Here is the link to download all the needed resources click here.

How to register for the exam?
You need to register on ISTQB website. They need to check your ISTQB foundation level certificate number prior to send you the confirmation for this exam. Please visit the website for the detailed instructions since this can vary depending on what part of the world you are in.

I wouldn't say exam was on the easy side. Some questions were difficult and some were fine. Few were direct questions and few required to apply my gained knowledge on the topic. If you prepare from the syllabus and read it multiple times, exam would be easier to get through. I didn't refer any book but ISTQB website has recommendations if you are planning to dig deeper into the topic. There are training available as well.

Hope you found this post helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below.
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