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MoSCoW Prioritization – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A prioritization technique classifying requirements as Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, and Won’t-have.
In simple words
A ranking system: must, should, could, won’t.
Exam tip
MoSCoW is the default agile prioritization technique — often paired with backlog refinement.
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