Quality Assurance QA module 5

test analysis

The activity that identifies test conditions by analyzing the test basis.

test design

The activity that derives and specifies test cases from test conditions.

pairwise testing

A black-box test technique in which test conditions are pairs of parameter-value pairs.

state transition testing

A black-box test technique in which test conditions are state transitions or sequences of them.

error guessing

A test technique in which the test conditions are based on the tester's knowledge of past failures or failure modes.

cause-effect graphing

A black box testing method in which test scenarios are developed on the basis of cause-and-effect diagrams.

test plan

Documentation that describes test objectives, means and schedule for achieving test coordination.

master test plan

A test plan that is used to coordinate multiple test levels or test types.

level test plan

A test plan that typically addresses one test level.

test progress report

A type of periodic test report that includes the progress of test activities against a baseline, risks, and alternatives requiring a decision.

checklist-based testing

An experience-based test technique in which test cases are designed to exercise the items of a checklist.

test case

A set of preconditions, inputs, actions (where applicable), expected results and postconditions, developed based on test conditions.

test scenario

The sequence of actions on the product, which are associated with a single limited business process of use, and consistent checks of the correctness of the product behavior during these actions

test suite

A set of test scripts or test procedures to be executed in a specific test run.

high-level test case

A test case with abstract preconditions, input data, expected results, postconditions, and actions (where applicable).

low-level test case

A test case with concrete values for preconditions, input data, expected results, postconditions, and a detailed description of actions (where applicable).

defect

An imperfection or deficiency in a work product where it does not meet its requirements or specifications or impairs its intended use.

defect report

Documentation of the occurrence, nature, and status of a defect.

traceability matrix

A matrix which correlates work products or items within work products to determine the coverage achieved.