Software Testing Glossary

The program element is considered to be exercised by test case, if the input data lead to the accomplishment of this element.

Software Testing methodology, in which the test set includes all combinations of inputs and preconditions.

A set of general and specific terms agreed in advance with the concerned parties, in order that the process can officially be considered complete.

It is the last executable statement in the component.

The behavior of a component or system under specified conditions, which is defined by specifications or other sources.

Testing based on the tester’s experience, knowledge and intuition.

The procedure for obtaining and / or selecting test cases, based on experience, knowledge and intuition of software tester.

An informal test design technique in which software tester actively controls the design of tests during these tests are performed, and uses obtained during software testing information to design new and better tests.

Software development methodology used in agile software development, which uses key practices: pair programming, simplicity and clarity of the code, performing exhaustive testing of code and unit test of all the code.

Acceptance testing conducted at the site at which the product is developed and performed by employees of the supplier organization, to determine whether or not a component or system satisfies the requirements, normally including hardware as well as software.