Chapter 4 – Test Analysis & Design
Use Case – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A sequence of transactions in a dialogue between an actor and a component or system with a tangible result.
In simple words
A step-by-step story of how a user gets something done with the system, including alternate and error paths.
Exam tip
Use cases give you main flow + alternate + exception flows — one test per flow is a common baseline.
Related terms
- Use Case TestingTake a real user journey — like ‘checkout with a coupon’ — and turn each main and alternative flow into a test case.
- User StoryA short, user-focused description of a feature the team will build in one sprint.
- Scenario-Based ReviewReviewers walk realistic use scenarios through the document to check it supports them.
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