Chapter 5 – Managing the Test Activities
Version Control – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that specific versions can be recalled later.
In simple words
Git, SVN — the tool that lets many people edit the same code without losing changes.
Exam tip
Test artifacts (scripts, data, plans) belong in version control alongside the code they test.
Related terms
- Configuration ManagementThe process that keeps track of what code, data, docs and environments belong together at every point in time.
- Configuration ItemAnything under version/change control: a source file, a doc, a test script, a build.
- Continuous Integration (CI)Every code push triggers a build + automated tests so problems surface within minutes.
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