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Heuristic Evaluation – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A usability inspection method where evaluators judge an interface against recognized usability principles (heuristics).
In simple words
Experts walk the UI against a checklist of usability rules — usually Nielsen's 10.
Exam tip
Cheap and fast; still requires 3-5 evaluators for good coverage.
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