Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Test Automation Framework – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A collection of assumptions, concepts, values and practices, together with tools, that supports test automation.
In simple words
The reusable structure around your automated tests: base classes, utilities, reporting, configuration.
Exam tip
Popular frameworks: Selenium+TestNG, Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework, Cucumber.
Related terms
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
- Keyword-Driven TestingWrite tests as spreadsheets of keywords ('login', 'add to cart') instead of code — non-coders can maintain them.
- Data-Driven TestingOne test script + a table of inputs and expected outputs = many test runs.
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