Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Test Report – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A document summarizing testing activities and results, also containing an evaluation of the corresponding test object against exit criteria.
In simple words
The write-up that tells stakeholders how testing went and whether the product is ready to ship.
Exam tip
CTFL v4.0 distinguishes test progress reports (during) from test summary reports (at completion).
Related terms
- 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.
- Exit CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before you can declare testing done — coverage hit, no open blockers, etc.
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