Software Testing Glossary

Scheme of test procedures’ accomplishment.

The technique chosen for the actual execution of tests (manual or automated).

Type of testing tool that allows you to execute other software using an automated test script.

It is test environment that includes stubs and drivers needed to run the test.

The process of developing and prioritizing test procedures, creating test data and optionally preparing test harnesses and writing automated test procedures.

A plan for achieving organizational test process improvement objectives based on a thorough understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses of the organization’s test processes and test process assets.

Artifacts needed for software testing such as test environment, test tools, office environment and procedures.

Data received by testing object from an external source during software testing.

It is a separate element which must be tested. Usually there are one test object and several test items.

It is combined and co-managed group of testing task. The level of testing is connected with areas of responsibility in the project.