Software Testing Glossary

The method used to create and / or select test cases.

Tool that simplifies the design of the test with the help of generation of input data, based on specifications that may be in tool store CASE (for example, requirements management tool), test condition, stored in the memory of tool, or based on code.

A senior manager who manages test managers.

Method of software development, in which first test cases are developed, then testing is usually automated, and then the software, which will use these test cases is developed.

It is the environment that includes hardware, measuring equipment, simulators, software tools, and other tools needed for a test execution.

Calculated approximation (for example, the effort, completion date, the associated costs, the number of test cases, etc.), the results of which can be used even when the input data are incomplete, vague or inaccurate.

Document created at the end of the testing process and summing up the activity and test results. It also contains an assessment of the testing process and lessons of experience.

The process of running software tests on the test component or system, leading to real results.

Test execution automation is using the software (for example, tools for capture / playback) for control of running tests, comparing the results obtained with the reference, setting preconditions, tests and other monitoring functions of testing and organization reports.

It is a period in software development cycle, during which software or its components are run and the software is evaluated from the point of view of meeting its requirements.