Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Test Summary Report – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A test report produced at completion milestones that provides an evaluation of the corresponding test items against exit criteria.
In simple words
The final report at the end of a test level or release — what shipped, what didn’t, and why.
Exam tip
Ties back to exit criteria and definition of done; feeds go/no-go release decisions.
Related terms
- Test Progress ReportA recurring status report during testing — usually weekly or per sprint — showing burn-down and risks.
- Exit CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before you can declare testing done — coverage hit, no open blockers, etc.
- Test CompletionThe wrap-up phase — archive assets, tear down environments, publish the summary, capture lessons learned.
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