Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Test Execution Tool – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A tool that enables other software to be tested by automating test scripts, comparing actual results to expected results and reporting.
In simple words
Selenium, Cypress, Playwright — runs your automated scripts and reports pass/fail.
Exam tip
The syllabus calls Selenium & friends 'test execution tools' not 'automation tools'.
Related terms
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
- Test HarnessThe scaffolding around the code under test — the drivers that call it and the stubs that fake its dependencies.
- Unit Test Framework ToolJUnit, pytest, NUnit — lets developers run and assert on unit tests.
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