Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Record and Playback Tool – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A tool that supports test automation by recording user actions and replaying them for test purposes.
In simple words
Selenium IDE, Katalon Recorder — record a browser session, replay it as a test.
Exam tip
Recorded scripts are brittle; convert to code-based or Page Object Model tests for long-term use.
Related terms
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
- Test Execution ToolSelenium, Cypress, Playwright — runs your automated scripts and reports pass/fail.
- Page Object ModelWrap each page/screen in a class so tests interact with methods (login()) not raw selectors.
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