Chapter 1 – Fundamentals of Testing
Dynamic Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing that involves the execution of the software of a component or system.
In simple words
Any testing where the code actually runs — as opposed to reviews or static analysis.
Exam tip
Dynamic testing observes failures at runtime; static testing finds defects in the work product itself.
Related terms
- Static TestingYou examine the work product — requirements, design, code — without running it, using reviews or tools like linters.
- Black-Box TestingYou design tests only from the spec or behaviour — inputs and expected outputs — without looking at the code.
- White-Box TestingYou design tests using knowledge of the code — branches, statements, paths — to hit specific structural coverage targets.
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