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Pair Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A practice in which two people test the same feature at the same time on the same machine.
In simple words
Two testers (or a tester and dev) at one screen exploring together.
Exam tip
One drives, one observes and asks questions — swap often.
Related terms
- Exploratory TestingYou learn the product while testing it, using your experience to decide what to try next instead of following a pre-written script.
- Pair ProgrammingTwo developers, one keyboard — instant code review and knowledge sharing.
- Mob ProgrammingWhole team on one screen — one driver, many navigators.
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