ISTQB-TAE Definitions

Question 1

API testing

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Testing performed by submitting commands to the software under test using programming interfaces of the application directly.

Question 2

CLI testing

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Testing performed by submitting commands to the software under test using a dedicated command-line interface.

Question 3

GUI testing

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Testing performed by interacting with the software under test via the graphical user interface.

Question 4

System Under Test

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A type of test object that is a system.

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Test automation architecture

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An instantiation of the generic test automation architecture to define the architecture of a test automation solution, i.e., its layers, components, services and interfaces.

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Test automation framework

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A tool that provides an environment for test automation. It usually includes a test harness and test libraries.

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Test automation strategy

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A high-level plan to achieve long-term objectives of test automation under given boundary conditions.

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Test automation

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The use of software to perform or support test activities.

Question 9

Test script

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A sequence of instructions for the execution of a test.

Question 10

Testware

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

Question 11

Testability

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The degree to which test conditions can be established for a component or system, and tests can be performed to determine whether those test conditions have been met.

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Driver

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A temporary component or tool that replaces another component and controls or calls a test item in isolation.

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Level of intrusion

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

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Stub

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A skeletal or special-purpose implementation of a software component, used to develop or test a component that calls or is otherwise dependent on it. It replaces a called component.

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Test execution tool

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A test tool that executes tests against a designated test item and evaluates the outcomes against expected results and postconditions.

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Test hook

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A customized software interface that enables automated testing of a test object.

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Test automation manager

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A person who is responsible for the planning and supervision of the development and evolution of a test automation solution.

Question 18

Capture/playback

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A test automation approach in which inputs to the test object are recorded during manual testing to generate automated test scripts that can be executed later.

Question 19

Data-driven testing

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A scripting technique that uses data files to contain the test data and expected results needed to execute the test scripts.

Question 20

Generic test automation architecture (gTAA)

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Representation of the layers, components, and interfaces of a test automation architecture, allowing for a structured and modular approach to implement test automation.

Question 21

Keyword-driven testing

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A scripting technique in which test scripts contain high-level keywords and supporting files that contain low-level scripts that implement those keywords.

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Linear scripting

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

Question 23

Model-based testing

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Testing based on or involving models.

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Process-driven scripting

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A scripting technique where scripts are structured into scenarios which represent use cases of the software under test. The scripts can be parameterized with test data.

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Structured scripting

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A scripting technique that builds and utilizes a library of reusable (parts of) scripts.

Question 26

Test adaptation layer

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The layer in a test automation architecture which provides the necessary code to adapt test scripts on an abstract level to the various components, configuration or interfaces of the SUT.

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Test automation solution

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A realization/implementation of a test automation architecture, i.e., a combination of components implementing a specific test automation assignment. The components may include commercial off-the-shelf test tools, test automation frameworks, as well as test hardware.

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Test definition layer

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The layer in a generic test automation architecture which supports test implementation by supporting the definition of test suites and/or test cases, e.g., by offering templates or guidelines.

Question 29

Test execution layer

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The layer in a generic test automation architecture which supports the execution of test suites and/or test cases.

Question 30

Test generation layer

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The layer in a generic test automation architecture which supports manual or automated design of test suites and/or test cases.

Question 31

Risk

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A factor that could result in future negative consequences.

Question 32

Risk mitigation

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The process through which decisions are reached and protective measures are implemented for reducing or maintaining risks to specified levels.

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Risk assessment

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The process to examine identified risks and determine the risk level.

Question 34

Product risk

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A risk impacting the quality of a product.

Question 35

Automation code defect density

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Defect density of a component of the test automation code.

Question 36

Coverage

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The degree to which specified coverage items have been determined or have been exercised by a test suite expressed as a percentage.

Question 37

Traceability matrix

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A two-dimensional table, which correlates two entities (e.g., requirements and test cases). The table allows tracing back and forth the links of one entity to the other, thus enabling the determination of coverage achieved and the assessment of impact of proposed changes.

Question 38

EMTE

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(Equivalent manual test effort) Effort required for running tests manually.

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Metrics

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A measurement scale and the method used for measurement.

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Test logging

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The activity of creating a test log.

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Test reporting

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Collecting and analyzing data from testing activities and subsequently consolidating the data in a report to inform stakeholders.

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Verification

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Confirmation by examination and through provision of objective evidence that specified requirements have been fulfilled.