Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Issue – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A point or matter raised in a discussion, dispute or during testing that has not yet been resolved.
In simple words
Any open question — a possible defect, a doc discrepancy, a process problem — that needs a decision.
Exam tip
Not every issue is a defect; some are questions or process problems.
Related terms
- DefectA flaw in the product — code, requirement, or design — that could cause a failure when executed.
- AnomalyAnything unexpected the reviewer or tester notices — may or may not be a real defect.
- Defect ReportThe written record of a bug — title, steps, expected vs. actual, severity, priority, environment.
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