Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Defect Tracking Tool – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A tool that facilitates the recording and status tracking of defects and changes.
In simple words
JIRA, Bugzilla, Mantis — where bug reports live and move through their state model.
Exam tip
Every defect tracking tool implements a defect workflow (state model) — customize it, don't fight it.
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