Chapter 4 – Test Analysis and Design
Test Script – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Instructions for the execution of a test, expressed in a formal language or interpretable by a test execution tool.
In simple words
An automated test procedure — code that a tool runs against the system.
Exam tip
Automated test scripts are one of the main outputs of test implementation in a CI/CD pipeline.
Related terms
- Test ProcedureThe ordered ‘recipe’ for running a batch of test cases end-to-end, including setup and cleanup.
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
- Continuous TestingEvery commit triggers tests — unit, integration, sometimes end-to-end — so risks surface within minutes.
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