1.4.1 Test Process in Context

Question 1

Contextual factors that influence the test process

Answer 1

Software development lifecycle model and project methodologies being used
Test levels and test types being considered
Product and project risks
Business domain
Operational constraints

Question 2

Operational constraints, include (not limited to):

Answer 2

Budgets and resources
Timescales
Complexity
Contractual and regulatory requirements
Organizational policies and practices
Required internal and external standards

Question 3

which ISO standard allows to find further information about test processes

Answer 3

ISO standard (ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-2)

Question 4

It is very useful if the test basis (for any level or type of testing that is being considered) has

Answer 4

measurable coverage criteria defined.

Question 5

The coverage criteria can act effectively as

Answer 5

key performance indicators (KPIs)

Question 6

key performance indicators (KPIs) drive the activities that demonstrate

Answer 6

achievement of software test objectives