Software Testing Glossary

The percentage of paths that have been exercised by a test suite.

Drawing up a set of input values to ensure the implementation of a specific path.

Test development based on the use of the white box testing where tests are created to verify the path.

Reviewing of the developed software product conducted by developers in order to find defects and make improvements.

Testing method which evaluates security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from a malicious source.

The degree to which a system or component performs its functions in accordance to the processing time.

High-level metrics of effectiveness and / or performance, which is used to guide and control the progressive development. For example, the shift timing for software development.

Defining user profiles in performance testing, load testing or stress testing.

The process of software testing to determine the performance of the software.

A tool to assist in conducting performance testing, which typically has two main functions: