Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Parallel Execution – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Running multiple tests simultaneously across threads, processes, or machines to reduce total execution time.
In simple words
Running tests at the same time instead of one after another.
Exam tip
Requires test isolation — flaky tests explode in parallel runs.
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