Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Capture / Replay Tool – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A tool that records test input while a test is executed manually, and generates a scripted test that can then be executed multiple times.
In simple words
Record actions once, replay them as an automated test.
Exam tip
Fast to create but very fragile to UI change — largely superseded by modern frameworks.
Related terms
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
- Record & PlaybackModern name for capture/replay — great for smoke tests, poor for maintainable suites.
- Test Execution ToolSelenium, Cypress, Playwright — runs your automated scripts and reports pass/fail.
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