1.1 What Is Testing Flashcards
Software not working correctly can lead to:
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- loss of money
- loss of time
- loss of business
- injury
- death
Work products when being tested are known as
Test objects
Testing isn’t only executing tests but also includes:
- Other …
- must be …
- activities
- aligned with the software development lifecycle
Testing isn’t only verifying the test object but also
Validating the object
Verification
Checking whether the system meets specified requirements
Validation
Checking whether the system meets users and other stakeholders needs in its operational environment
Dynamic testing:
Execution …
Using different types of …
of software
test techniques and test approaches to derive test cases
Static testing
Does not execute software
Includes reviews and static analysis
Testing isn’t only a technical activity, it also needs
To be properly planned, managed, estimated, monitored and controlled
Testers use tools but also it is an intellectual activity and requires:
. testers to have …
. use …
. apply …
- specialized knowledge
- analytical skills
- critical thinking and systems thinking