ISTQB preparation guide - 1. Know this before getting started.

- 40 multiple-choice questions, total time - 60 minutes. No negative point.  65% is required to pass the exam.

- Questions are from the syllabus. Read it carefully focusing on the TERMS given on the top of the chapters before jumping to other books or joining any training.  Questions are not that hard but answers are confusing and similar.

- Prepare based on K1, K2, K3 and K4 breakup of syllabus, questions are divided according to it : K1-50%, K2-30%, K3, K4-20%(most of the time)

Fundamental of testing -  7
Testing throughout the Software Life-Cycle -           6
Static Techniques                    3
Test Design Techniques          12
Test Management                  8
Tool support for Testing        4

- Prepare some software testing terms. Go here to know some software testing terms.