Chapter 1 – Fundamentals of Testing
Test Item – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A part of a test object used in the test process.
In simple words
A specific piece of the test object you plan and track individually — e.g. one microservice inside a larger system.
Exam tip
Test items are usually listed in the test plan and drive the entry criteria per item.
Related terms
- Test ObjectWhatever you are currently testing — a component, a service, an app, a document.
- Test PlanThe document that answers ‘what, when, how, and by whom’ for the testing effort — scope, schedule, risks, entry and exit criteria.
- Entry CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before a test level or activity can start — e.g. build deployed, smoke passed.
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