Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Model-Based Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing based on or involving models.
In simple words
Testing where test cases are derived automatically from a model of the system's behaviour.
Exam tip
Model-based testing shifts effort from writing cases to building a good model — huge win for state-heavy systems.
Related terms
- Static TestingYou examine the work product — requirements, design, code — without running it, using reviews or tools like linters.
- State Transition TestingYou model the system as states (Logged Out, Logged In, Locked) and design tests that trigger valid and invalid transitions between them.
- Test CaseA single, executable check with a clear setup, action, and expected outcome — the atomic unit of testing.
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