Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Test Progress Metric – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A metric used to monitor and control test activities, such as tests executed, tests passed or defects found.
In simple words
A number that tells you how far testing has progressed — tests run, tests passed, defects open.
Exam tip
Progress metrics answer 'are we on schedule?'; product-quality metrics answer 'is the product any good?'.
Related terms
- Test MetricA number you track to know how testing is going — coverage %, defects found, tests passed.
- Test MonitoringKeeping an eye on how testing is going — coverage, pass rates, defects — against the plan.
- Test Progress ReportA recurring status report during testing — usually weekly or per sprint — showing burn-down and risks.
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