Software Testing Glossary

An abstract representation of calling relationships between subroutines in a program.

Five-level system describing the key elements of an effective software development process. Maturity model includes the best practices of planning, design and management of software development and support processes.

The system which describes the key elements of effective development process and product support.

Type of test execution tool, in which the input information is recorded during manual testing in order to generate automated test scripts that can be executed later.

The analysis of defects to determine their root cause.

A graphical representation used to organize and display the interrelationships of various possible root causes of a problem.

A graphical representation of the input data and / or signals (causes) and related outputs (effects), which can be used to develop test scenarios.

Test development using black-box method, in which test cases are designed based on the diagrams of cause-effect relationships.

Process of confirming that a component, system or person meets the requirements, for example, by means of passing the exam.

(1) A structured approach to transitioning individuals and organizations from a current state to a desired future state.