Chapter 1 – Fundamentals of Testing
Test Object – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The work product to be tested.
In simple words
Whatever you are currently testing — a component, a service, an app, a document.
Exam tip
Test object is broader than ‘software under test’ — it includes documents in static testing too.
Related terms
- Test ItemA specific piece of the test object you plan and track individually — e.g. one microservice inside a larger system.
- Test BasisThe source of truth you derive tests from — requirements, user stories, models, code, or standards.
- TestwareEverything testing creates or uses — plans, cases, scripts, data, environments, reports.
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