Software Testing Glossary

Test design technique in which the model of statistical distribution of the input probability is ​​used to create representative test cases.

It is a component part of configuration management that maintains and provides reports on the information needed for effective configuration management.

Testing type that verifies if the program under test stores data files in correct directories and if it reserves sufficient space to prevent unexpected termination resulting from lack of space.

Stress Testing – testing the software in such extreme conditions, like lack of memory, the simultaneous use by large number of users, functioning in a continuous mode, etc.

Tool for support of stress testing.

Coverage metrics based on the internal structure of the component or system.

White-box testing technique which takes into account the internal structure of a system or component and ensures that each program statement performs its intended function.

Minimal or specialized implementation of the component. It is used to replace the component, which depends on the development or testing of another system component.

Sequence of executable statements in the component code.

The ability of the software to provide the appropriate functionality for certain tasks and objectives of the end user.