Software Testing Glossary - Foundation Level
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What does the term 'system under test' (SUT) refer to?

  • A testing methodology
  • The automation tools used in testing
  • The integrated system being evaluated (correct)
  • The requirements document for testing

    • Which component is not part of the test case specification?

  • Inputs
  • Expected results
  • Test actions
  • Technical design document (correct)

    • What does the test approach define in the context of test strategy?

  • Decisions based on project goals and risk assessment (correct)
  • The training needs for the testing team
  • The overall testing budget allocated for a project
  • Specific tools to be used for testing

    • What is the purpose of test automation?

    <p>To manage and execute test activities using software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the test process is data collected to consolidate experience and facts?

    <p>Test closure phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a technical review?

    <p>A peer group activity for reaching consensus on technical approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the 'test basis'?

    <p>All documents from which test requirements are inferred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a test charter in exploratory testing?

    <p>A statement of test objectives and ideas for testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the consequence or outcome of the execution of a test?

    <p>Result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves estimating the impact and probability of project or product risks?

    <p>Risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a systematic application of procedures to control risks?

    <p>Risk management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of testability in software products?

    <p>To enable modified software to be tested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a reviewer in the review process?

    <p>To identify and describe anomalies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes usability testing?

    <p>Testing to determine how easy it is to learn and operate the software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'unreachable code' refer to?

    <p>Code that cannot be reached and therefore is impossible to execute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the level of risk be expressed?

    <p>Qualitatively and quantitatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of resumption requirements in testing?

    <p>They specify activities required after a test suspension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state does user acceptance testing primarily take place?

    <p>In a simulated operational environment focusing on user needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does risk likelihood refer to?

    <p>The estimated probability of a risk becoming an actual event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main outcome intended from the testing process?

    <p>To identify defects and ensure requirements are satisfied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of review?

    <p>Risk analysis review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a unit test framework play in software testing?

    <p>It offers an environment for unit or component testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the V-model represent in the software development lifecycle?

    <p>A framework detailing activities from requirements to maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a use case in the context of software testing?

    <p>A scenario describing interactions between users and the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the number of defects identified in a component or system divided by the size of that component or system?

    <p>Defect density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with a bug tracking tool?

    <p>Defect management tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria can be used to categorize defect types?

    <p>Phase of development and characterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of software development, what does the term 'deliverable' refer to?

    <p>Any work product delivered to someone other than the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of testing is conducted during the implementation phase by developers in a development environment?

    <p>Development testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a dynamic analysis tool?

    <p>A tool providing run-time information on software state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'effectiveness' in software metrics refer to?

    <p>The capability of producing an intended result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'efficiency' according to ISO 9126?

    <p>The capability to provide appropriate performance relative to resources used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of state transition testing?

    <p>To execute valid and invalid state transitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does statement coverage measure?

    <p>The percentage of executable statements exercised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is static analysis primarily concerned with?

    <p>Analyzing development artifacts without execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of testing is stress testing classified as?

    <p>Performance testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a stub in software testing?

    <p>A skeletal implementation used for testing dependencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of system integration testing?

    <p>Evaluating the integration of systems and packages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does static code analysis refer to?

    <p>Analyzing source code without execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a system of systems?

    <p>Multiple interconnected systems addressing common issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of risk mitigation?

    <p>To implement protective measures for reducing risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does robustness testing aim to evaluate?

    <p>The ability of software to handle invalid inputs or adverse conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the source of a defect that can prevent its recurrence?

    <p>A root cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines security in the context of software products?

    <p>The attributes that prevent unauthorized access to software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a scribe during a review meeting?

    <p>To record defects and suggestions for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does security testing assess in a software product?

    <p>The vulnerabilities and security characteristics of the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the process involved in risk-based testing?

    <p>Identifying risks and using them to inform test strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does severity refer to in the context of software defects?

    <p>The degree of impact a defect has on the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Standard Glossary of Terms Used in Software Testing

    • This document provides a glossary of terms used in software testing, specifically for the Foundation Level Syllabus.
    • Version 3.01 is a technical revision of version 3.0, released by the ISTQB on March 26th, 2015.
    • Copyright is held by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB).

    Acceptance Criteria

    • The exit criteria a component or system must meet to be accepted by a user, customer, or authorized entity.
    • Example: IEEE 610

    Acceptance Testing

    • Formal testing in relation to user requirements, business processes.
    • Determines system compliance with criteria and enables users to accept the system in the specific manner.
    • Example: User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

    Actor

    • A user or entity interacting with the system being tested.
    • Interacts with the system in a specific way.

    Actual result

    • The observed behavior of a component or system when tested.
    • Also called actual outcome.

    Alpha Testing

    • Simulated testing by potential users, outside development.
    • Often for off-the-shelf software as a form of internal acceptance testing.

    Audit

    • An independent evaluation of software products or processes to ensure compliance with standards.
    • Includes standards, guidelines, specifications and procedures.

    Audit Trail

    • A path tracing input back through a process, facilitating defect analysis.

    Availability

    • The degree to which a component or system is operational when required.
    • Typically expressed as a percentage.

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