Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Master Test Plan – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A test plan that typically addresses multiple test levels.
In simple words
One plan that covers unit, integration, system and acceptance testing at the program level.
Exam tip
IEEE 829 calls it the Master Test Plan; each level gets its own subordinate level test plan.
Related terms
- Test PlanThe document that answers ‘what, when, how, and by whom’ for the testing effort — scope, schedule, risks, entry and exit criteria.
- Level Test PlanThe test plan for a single level (e.g. system testing) — scope, entry/exit, environment, schedule.
- Test PlanningDeciding scope, objectives, risks, resources, schedule and criteria for a testing effort.
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