Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Defect Report – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A document reporting on any defect found in a component or system that requires evaluation, tracking and possibly resolution.
In simple words
The written record of a bug — title, steps, expected vs. actual, severity, priority, environment.
Exam tip
IEEE 829 / ISO 29119 define the standard defect-report fields — memorize the mandatory ones.
Related terms
- DefectA flaw in the product — code, requirement, or design — that could cause a failure when executed.
- Defect ManagementThe end-to-end workflow of finding, logging, triaging, fixing and closing bugs.
- SeverityHow bad the bug is technically — does it crash the app, corrupt data, or just misalign a label?
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