Software Testing Glossary

A graphical representation of the input data and / or signals (causes) and related outputs (effects), which can be used to develop test scenarios.

Test development using black-box method, in which test cases are designed based on the diagrams of cause-effect relationships.

Process of confirming that a component, system or person meets the requirements, for example, by means of passing the exam.

(1) A structured approach to transitioning individuals and organizations from a current state to a desired future state.

The ability of software to be modified in some way if it is necessary.

An experience-based test design technique whereby the experienced tester uses a high-level list of items to be noted, checked, or remembered, or a set of rules or criteria against which a product has to be verified.

A tree indicating hierarchical ordered equivalent areas that used to develop test scripts in the classification tree method.

Development of tests using a black box method, in which test cases, described by means of a classification tree, are designed to test sample combinations of input and/or output subsets.

The ability of the software to co-exist with other independent software in a common environment, sharing common resources.

Computer instructions and data definitions expressed by programming language or in the form of output data of collector, compiler or other translator.