Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Test Fixture – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The fixed state and data required to run a set of tests in a repeatable way.
In simple words
The setup and data a test needs to run reliably.
Exam tip
Pytest fixtures and Playwright fixtures are common examples — reusable, composable, scoped.
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