Software Testing Fundamentals Quiz and Flashcards

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Unit Testing: Testing individual units of code, such as functions or methods, to ensure they function as expected.
Integration Testing: Testing how different units of code work together to ensure seamless integration.
System Testing: Testing the entire system, including all components and interactions, to ensure it meets requirements.
Acceptance Testing: Testing to ensure the system meets the acceptance criteria and is ready for release.

Black Box Testing: Testing without knowledge of the internal workings of the system.
White Box Testing: Testing with knowledge of the internal workings of the system.
Gray Box Testing: Testing with partial knowledge of the internal workings of the system.

Component Testing: Testing individual components of the system.
System Integration Testing: Testing how components interact with each other.
System Testing: Testing the entire system.

Equivalence Partitioning: Divide input data into partitions and test each partition at least once.
Boundary Value Analysis: Test at the boundaries of input data.
State Transition Testing: Test different states of the system and transition between them.

Test Data: Data used to test the system, including input data, expected results, and sample data.
Test Environment: The environment in which testing takes place, including hardware, software, and network configurations.

Defect: A flaw or error in the system.
Defect Reporting: Documenting and reporting defects found during testing.
Defect Tracking: Tracking and managing defects from identification to resolution.