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WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A SAFe prioritization technique that ranks work by cost of delay divided by job size.
In simple words
Do the shortest, most valuable work first.
Exam tip
WSJF is the SAFe Program Increment prioritization method.
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