Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Configuration Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing that evaluates the behavior of a system across different combinations of hardware and software configurations.
In simple words
Check the app works on every supported OS/browser/DB combination.
Exam tip
Combinatorial techniques like pairwise reduce configuration test explosion.
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