Chapter 4 – Test Analysis and Design
Test Data – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Data created or selected to satisfy the input requirements for executing one or more test cases.
In simple words
The concrete inputs you feed into a test — users, products, edge-case values.
Exam tip
Realistic, masked and versioned test data is essential for both manual and automated execution.
Related terms
- Test CaseA single, executable check with a clear setup, action, and expected outcome — the atomic unit of testing.
- Test ExecutionActually running the tests — manually or via automation — and recording what happened.
- Test EnvironmentThe setup where tests run — servers, browsers, DBs, feature flags — ideally close to production.
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