How many CT-STE practice questions are there?

250 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Are there free CT-STE sample questions?

Yes. 20 sample questions are free; 10 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

What does full access include?

Every CT-STE question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

What topics does CT-STE cover?

Security Paradigm (11%), Security Test Techniques (14%), The Security Test Process (12%), Standards and Best Practices (11%), Adjusting to the Organizational Context (11%), Adjusting to Software Development Lifecycle Models (11%), Security Testing as Part of an Information Security Management System (10%), Reporting Test Results (11%), Security Test Tools (9%).

How much does the CT-STE exam cost?

The CT-STE exam fee is $249 (USD; local pricing varies by region and provider).

What is the passing score for CT-STE?

You need 28 of 43 points (65%) to pass CT-STE.

How long is the CT-STE certification valid?

lifetime. Recertification: No recertification required - ISTQB certifications are lifetime credentials.

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250 ISTQB CT-STE practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 20 samples are free.

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Questions: 250
Free samples: 20
Versions: 1
Updated: Jan 2026

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Study, timed and flashcard modes. Answers and explanations as you go, and your progress saves.

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Official specifications published by ISTQB.

Duration: 75 min
Questions: 40
Passing score: 28 of 43 points (65%)
Exam fee: $249
In the bank: v1 (250)

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Everything about CT-STE.

CT-STE · ISTQB · v1.0.1

Exam information

Official specifications published by ISTQB, plus what is in our question bank.

Duration: 75 min
Questions: 40
Passing score: 28 of 43 points (65%)
Level: Specialist

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Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.

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