Advanced – Non-Functional Testing
Heap Dump – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A snapshot of the JVM heap memory used to diagnose memory leaks and analyze object retention.
In simple words
A snapshot of JVM memory used to hunt memory leaks.
Exam tip
Tools: jmap + Eclipse MAT, VisualVM — heap dump analysis is a senior perf-tester skill.
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