Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Page Object Model – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A design pattern in test automation that encapsulates web page elements and interactions into reusable classes, improving maintainability.
In simple words
Wrap each page/screen in a class so tests interact with methods (login()) not raw selectors.
Exam tip
POM is the de facto standard for maintainable Selenium and Playwright suites.
Related terms
- Test Automation FrameworkThe reusable structure around your automated tests: base classes, utilities, reporting, configuration.
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
- Test ScriptAn automated test procedure — code that a tool runs against the system.
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