Chapter 4 – Test Analysis & Design
Test Technique – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A procedure used to derive and/or select test cases.
In simple words
A named method (EP, BVA, decision table, exploratory, etc.) for coming up with test cases in a systematic way.
Exam tip
The v4.0 syllabus groups techniques into black-box, white-box and experience-based — memorize the split.
Related terms
- Specification-Based TestingDesign tests only from what the system is supposed to do (spec, story, requirement) — not from the code.
- Structure-Based TestingDesign tests using the code, control-flow, data-flow, or architecture — not just the spec.
- Experience-Based TestingTests come from what you’ve seen break before — error guessing, exploratory testing, checklist-based testing.
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