Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Exit Criteria (Review) – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
The set of conditions that must be met before a review activity can be considered complete.
In simple words
The rules that say the review is finished — all major defects logged, checklist covered, sign-off given.
Exam tip
Exit criteria prevent premature closure of a review with defects still open.
Related terms
- Entry Criteria (Review)The checklist a work product must pass before it enters review — spellcheck done, template followed, etc.
- ReviewSomeone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
- Review PlanThe plan for what will be reviewed, by whom, and when.
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