ISTQB CTFL V.4 Keywords Chapter 3

Taken directly from the CTFL syllabus and looked up from the ISTQB glossary. I've also added the simplified definition.

Anomaly

A condition that deviates from expectation.

Simplified: Something that's not normal or expected.

Dynamic Testing

Testing that involves the execution of the test item.

Simplified: Testing by actually running the tests.

Formal Review

A type of review that follows a defined process with a formally documented output.

Simplified: A structured review process with documented outcomes.

Informal Review

A type of review that does not follow a defined process and has no formally documented output.

Simplified: A review without strict processes or documentation.

Inspection

A type of formal review that uses defined team roles and measurement to identify defects in a work project, and improve the review process and the software development process.

Simplified: A formal review focusing on identifying defects and process improvements.

Review

A type of static testing in which a work product or process is evaluated by one or more individuals to detect defects or to provide improvements.

Simplified: Evaluating something to find problems or make it better.

Static analysis

The process of evaluating a component or system without executing it, based on its form, structure, content or documentation.

Simplified: Evaluating something without running it, based on its structure or content.

Static testing

Testing that does not involve the execution of a test item.

Simplified: Testing without executing, focusing on structure or content.

Technical review

A formal review by technical experts that examines the quality of a work product and identifies discrepancies from specifications and standards.

Simplified: A formal review by experts to check quality and compliance with standards.

Walkthrough

A type of review in which an author leads members of the review through a work product and the members ask questions and make comments about possible issues.

Simplified: A review where the author guides others through a work and gets feedback.