Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Locust – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A Python-based load testing tool where user behavior is defined in code and tests can scale across multiple machines.
In simple words
A Python load testing tool where each virtual user is a class you write.
Exam tip
Locust scales via distributed workers — good fit when your team already writes Python.
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