Glossary of software testing terms

See test leader.

The degree to which a component or system can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals of learning with satisfaction and freedom from risk in a specified context of use. [Reference: After ISO 25010]

The phase within the IDEAL model where one learns from experiences and improves one's ability to adopt new processes and technologies in the future. The learning phase consists of the activities: analyze and validate, and propose future actions. - See also: IDEAL

The level to which a test object is modified by adjusting it for testability.

A test plan that typically addresses one test level. - See also: test plan

See software development lifecycle.

See risk likelihood.

A simple scripting technique without any control structure in the test scripts.

See component integration testing.