Software Testing Glossary

A reason or purpose for designing and executing a test.

It is the source with the help of which one can determine expected results for comparison with actual results outputted by the system under test.

It is a defined set of tasks, combined in a controlled phase of a project.

Document describing the objectives, approach, resources and schedule of planned test activities.

Work on test plan creation and update.

The method of evaluation of the costs on testing based on a formula of the analysis of functional points.

High-priority document describing the main principles, approaches and objectives of the organization with regard to the testing.

A document describing a sequence of actions during the test execution.

The fundamental test process includes test planning, analysis and design, test implementation and execution, evaluation of input criteria and reporting, as well as activities that deals with test completion.

A collection of test specialists who facilitate the definition, maintenance, and improvement of the test processes used by an organization.