Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Container – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A lightweight, standalone, executable package that includes everything needed to run an application: code, runtime, libraries, and settings.
In simple words
A portable, isolated bundle of an app and its dependencies.
Exam tip
Containers share the host OS kernel — lighter than VMs, heavier than plain processes.
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