Chapter 4 – Test Techniques
Monkey Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A testing technique that generates random inputs to expose crashes and unexpected behavior.
In simple words
Throwing random inputs at the app to see what breaks.
Exam tip
Android’s Monkey tool is the canonical example — great for mobile stability testing.
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