Ch1 Software testing Quiz 1a

Good test

A test that finds a defect if one is present, creating the opportunity to improve product quality.

Failure

An observed incorrect behavior that can lead to loss of money, time, reputation, injury, or death.

Test basis

The body of knowledge used as the foundation for test analysis and design.

Verification

Checking that the development process is correct.

Validation

Determining whether the system achieves what users want.

False negative

A real failure exists, but the test incorrectly shows a correct result.

Root cause

The underlying reason why a defect occurred.

Test condition

A testable aspect of a component or system identified as a basis for testing.

Debugging

The process developers use to identify the cause of defects and correct them.

Failure

A defect or fault leads to faulty components, which can cause an observed failure.

Test procedure

A sequence of test cases in execution order, including setup and wrap-up activities.

Error

An incorrect thought, wrong assumption, or overlooked consideration that can lead to defects.

Defect

An error that has been documented or written down.

Testing

A systematic exploration of a component or system to find and report defects without correcting them.

Test case

A set of preconditions, inputs, actions, expected results, and postconditions developed from test conditions.

False positive

An apparent failure in testing when the application or system is actually performing correctly.

Dynamic testing

Testing that exercises the program with test data during execution.

Static testing

Testing performed without executing the code.

Quality assurance

Making sure processes are undertaken correctly.