Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Level Test Plan – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A test plan that typically addresses one test level.
In simple words
The test plan for a single level (e.g. system testing) — scope, entry/exit, environment, schedule.
Exam tip
Level test plans roll up into the master test plan.
Related terms
- Master Test PlanOne plan that covers unit, integration, system and acceptance testing at the program level.
- Test PlanThe document that answers ‘what, when, how, and by whom’ for the testing effort — scope, schedule, risks, entry and exit criteria.
- Test LevelOne of the layers of testing: unit, integration, system, acceptance.
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