Chapter 5 – Test Management
Test Monitoring Metric – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A metric collected during test execution to track progress against the plan.
In simple words
Numbers you watch during a test cycle — cases run, pass rate, defects.
Exam tip
Common set: coverage, defect trend, blocked cases, environment uptime.
Related terms
- Test MetricA number you track to know how testing is going — coverage %, defects found, tests passed.
- Test Progress ReportA recurring status report during testing — usually weekly or per sprint — showing burn-down and risks.
- Test ControlReacting to what monitoring shows — adding testers, rescoping, prioritizing risks, changing the plan.
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