Advanced – Non-Functional Testing
Recoverability – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The degree to which, in the event of an interruption or failure, a system can recover the data directly affected and re-establish the desired state.
In simple words
Can the system bounce back cleanly after a crash without losing data?
Exam tip
Tested via recovery testing and disaster-recovery drills.
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