1. The Test Analyst's Tasks in the Test Process

Question 1

exit criteria

Answer 1

The set of conditions for officially completing a defined task.

Synonyms:
test completion criteria, completion criteria

Question 2

high-level test case

Answer 2

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

Synonyms:
logical test case, abstract test case

Question 3

low-level test case

Answer 3

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

Synonyms:
concrete test case

Question 4

test

Answer 4

A set of one or more test cases.

Question 5

test analysis

Answer 5

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

Question 6

test basis

Answer 6

The body of knowledge used as the basis for test analysis and design.

Question 7

test condition

Answer 7

A testable aspect of a component or system identified as a basis for testing

Synonyms:
test situation, test requirement

Question 8

test data

Answer 8

Data needed for test execution.

Synonyms:
test dataset

Question 9

test design

Answer 9

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

Question 10

test execution

Answer 10

The activity that runs a test on a component or system producing actual results.

Question 11

test execution schedule

Answer 11

A schedule for the execution of test suites within a test cycle.

Question 12

test implementation

Answer 12

The activity that prepares the testware needed for test execution based on test analysis and design.

Question 13

test procedure

Answer 13

A sequence of test cases in execution order, and any associated actions that may be required to set up the initial preconditions and any wrap up activities post execution.

Question 14

test suite

Answer 14

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

Synonyms:
test set, test case suite

Question 15

test script

Answer 15

A sequence of instructions for the execution of a test.

Question 16

testware

Answer 16

Work products produced during the test process for use in planning, designing, executing, evaluating and reporting on testing.