Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Review Plan – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A document describing the approach, resources and schedule of intended review activities.
In simple words
The plan for what will be reviewed, by whom, and when.
Exam tip
Review planning is the first activity — no plan means informal review at best.
Related terms
- ReviewSomeone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
- Entry CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before a test level or activity can start — e.g. build deployed, smoke passed.
- Exit CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before you can declare testing done — coverage hit, no open blockers, etc.
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