Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Priority – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The level of business importance assigned to an item, e.g., defect.
In simple words
How urgently the bug should be fixed from a business point of view — a low-severity blocker for a demo can still be top priority.
Exam tip
A defect can be high severity / low priority (rare crash) or low severity / high priority (typo on the homepage).
Related terms
- SeverityHow bad the bug is technically — does it crash the app, corrupt data, or just misalign a label?
- DefectA flaw in the product — code, requirement, or design — that could cause a failure when executed.
- Test PlanThe document that answers ‘what, when, how, and by whom’ for the testing effort — scope, schedule, risks, entry and exit criteria.
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