Advanced Level – Cross-Cutting
Formative Usability Evaluation – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Usability evaluation used to help design the user interface by iteratively identifying usability problems.
In simple words
Usability testing done while the UI is being designed — feedback goes straight into the next iteration.
Exam tip
Formative = shape the product; summative = grade the finished product.
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