Root Cause

A source of a defect such that if it is removed, the occurrence of the defect type is decreased or removed.

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Advanced Test Analyst 2012 Advanced Test Manager 2012 Expert Test Management 2011 Expert Improving the Test Process 2011 Foundation 2018 Foundation Extension - Performance Testing 2018 Foundation V3.1 2018 Advanced Test Analyst 2019
Role-Based Reviewing
Root Cause Analysis

How to cite

International Software Testing Qualifications Board. (2026). root cause. ISTQB Glossary. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://istqb-glossary.page/root-cause/.

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