Chapter 4 – Test Analysis & Design
Checklist-Based Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An experience-based test technique whereby the tester uses a list of items to be noted, checked or remembered.
In simple words
Work through a curated checklist of common issues (accessibility, security, edge cases) rather than free-form exploring.
Exam tip
Checklists standardize experience across a team — great for onboarding and regression sweeps.
Related terms
- Experience-Based TestingTests come from what you’ve seen break before — error guessing, exploratory testing, checklist-based testing.
- Exploratory TestingYou learn the product while testing it, using your experience to decide what to try next instead of following a pre-written script.
- Checklist-Based ReviewReviewers use a pre-made checklist of common defect types to guide what to look for.
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