Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Risk Assessment – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The process of examining identified risks to determine their level, typically by estimating their impact and likelihood.
In simple words
Score each risk on likelihood × impact so you can rank them.
Exam tip
Common scale: 1-5 for likelihood, 1-5 for impact; risk level = product of the two.
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