Chapter 5 – Test Management
Change Request – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A formal proposal to modify a product, work product, or process.
In simple words
A ticket that asks for a specific change to be considered.
Exam tip
Every accepted change request should trigger an impact analysis.
Related terms
- Change ManagementThe formal process for proposing, approving, and tracking changes.
- Impact AnalysisBefore making a change, work out what else it will touch so you can plan tests and effort.
- Configuration ManagementThe process that keeps track of what code, data, docs and environments belong together at every point in time.
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