Chapter 5 – Test Management
Risk Coverage – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The percentage of identified product risks that are covered by test cases.
In simple words
How many of the known product risks actually have tests behind them.
Exam tip
Central to risk-based testing progress reporting.
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