Software Testing Glossary

The process by which decisions and protective measures are taken to reduce risks for a certain level, or maintaining risks within agreed limits.

The process of risk recognition using such techniques as brainstorming, checklists and failure history.

The damage that will be caused if the risk becomes an actual outcome or event.

The importance of risk is determined by its characteristics: impact and probability.

The estimated probability that a risk will become an actual outcome or event.

It is systematic use of procedures and practices in order to identify, analyze, prioritize and control risks.

It is a certain risk category in relation to testing types that can mitigate or control this risk category.

It is the approach to testing aiming to minimize the level of project risks and to inform concerned parties about the current state of risks from the initial stages of a project.

It is the level to which a component or a system can function correctly when there are incorrect input data or functioning under stress conditions.

It is the testing process that examines stability of a software product.