Advanced – Non-Functional Testing
Workload Model – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A model that represents the load imposed on the system by users or other systems.
In simple words
A description of the mix of transactions, users, and think times used in a load test.
Exam tip
A wrong workload model makes even a large load test misleading.
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