Chapter 4 – Test Analysis and Design
Test Procedure – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A sequence of test cases in execution order, and any associated actions that may be required to set up the initial preconditions and any wrap-up activities post execution.
In simple words
The ordered ‘recipe’ for running a batch of test cases end-to-end, including setup and cleanup.
Exam tip
Test procedures are produced during test implementation; automated versions are called test scripts.
Related terms
- Test CaseA single, executable check with a clear setup, action, and expected outcome — the atomic unit of testing.
- Test ScriptAn automated test procedure — code that a tool runs against the system.
- Test ImplementationBuilding everything test execution needs — procedures, scripts, data, environments — before you press ‘run’.
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