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precondition

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Official ISTQB Definition

The required state of a test item and its test environment prior to test execution.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

What must be true before a test can run.

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Look Closer

The required starting state for test execution.

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The Bottom Line

Conditions that must be met for the test to be valid.

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