Chapter 5 – Test Management
Build – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A specific version of a component or system that is produced by combining source code, libraries, and configuration in a defined way.
In simple words
A specific compiled version of the software ready to be tested or deployed.
Exam tip
Each build should have a unique identifier for traceability.
Related terms
- Build Verification Test (BVT)Quick pass/fail check that a new build is stable enough to test further.
- Configuration ManagementThe process that keeps track of what code, data, docs and environments belong together at every point in time.
- Version ControlGit, SVN — the tool that lets many people edit the same code without losing changes.
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