Chapter 5 – Test Management
False Negative – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A test result which does not detect a defect that actually exists.
In simple words
Test says pass, but there is a real bug — the worst kind of miss.
Exam tip
False negatives directly reduce your defect detection percentage.
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