Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Test Log – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A chronological record of details about the execution of tests.
In simple words
The receipt of a test run — which tests ran, when, on what build, and what they returned.
Exam tip
Test logs are inputs to test progress and test summary reports.
Related terms
- Test ExecutionActually running the tests — manually or via automation — and recording what happened.
- Test Progress ReportA recurring status report during testing — usually weekly or per sprint — showing burn-down and risks.
- Test Summary ReportThe final report at the end of a test level or release — what shipped, what didn’t, and why.
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