Chapter 4 – Test Analysis & Design
Coverage Item – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An attribute or combination of attributes derived from one or more test conditions by using a test technique that enables the measurement of the thoroughness of the test execution.
In simple words
The thing you're counting when you measure coverage — a statement, branch, requirement, partition, etc.
Exam tip
Every test technique defines its own coverage items — name them before claiming coverage %.
Related terms
- Test CoverageHow much of a chosen coverage target (statements, branches, requirements, risks) your tests actually hit.
- Test ConditionA ‘what to test’ statement — one idea, one risk, or one requirement — that later becomes one or more test cases.
- Test TechniqueA named method (EP, BVA, decision table, exploratory, etc.) for coming up with test cases in a systematic way.
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