Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Test Automation – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The use of software to perform or support test activities, e.g. test management, test design, test execution and results checking.
In simple words
Letting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
Exam tip
Automation is an investment, not a silver bullet — know its benefits, risks and success factors in Chapter 6.
Related terms
- Test ScriptAn automated test procedure — code that a tool runs against the system.
- Continuous TestingEvery commit triggers tests — unit, integration, sometimes end-to-end — so risks surface within minutes.
- Regression TestingAfter any change — bug fix, new feature, config update — you re-run existing tests to make sure nothing that used to work has broken.
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