Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Story Point – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A unit of measure for expressing the overall size and complexity of a user story in Agile.
In simple words
A relative size number the team gives a story, not hours.
Exam tip
Story points estimate effort/complexity — hours-to-points conversions defeat the purpose.
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