Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Kubernetes (K8s) – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An open-source platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
In simple words
The standard system for running and scaling containers in production.
Exam tip
Testers hit Kubernetes when validating deployments, autoscaling, and blue-green/canary releases.
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