Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Test evaluation report:
A document produced at the end of the test process sum-
marizing all testing activities and results. It also contains an evaluation of the test
process and lessons learned.
Test execution:
The process of running a test on the component or system under
test, producing actual result(s).
Test execution automation:
The use of software (e.g., capture/playback tools)
to control the execution of tests, the comparison of actual results to expected
results, the setting up of test preconditions, and other test control and report-
ing functions.
Test execution phase:
The period of time in a software development life cycle during
which the components of a software product are executed, and the software product is
evaluated to determine whether or not requirements have been satisfied. [IEEE 610]
Test execution schedule:
A scheme for the execution of test procedures. The test
procedures are included in the test execution schedule in their context and in the
order in which they are to be executed.
Test execution technique:
The method used to perform the actual test execution,
either manually or automated.
Test execution tool:
A type of test tool that is able to execute other software using
an automated test script (e.g., capture/playback).
Test fail:
See
fail
.
Test generator:
See
test data preparation tool
.
Test leader:
See
test manager
.
Test harness:
A test environment comprised of stubs and drivers needed to execute
a test.
Test incident:
See
incident
.
Test incident report:
See
incident report
.
Test infrastructure:
The organizational artifacts needed to perform testing, con-
sisting of test environments, test tools, office environment, and procedures.
Test input:
The data received from an external source by the test object during test
execution. The external source can be hardware, software, or human.
Test item:
The individual element to be tested. There usually is one test object and
many test items. See also
test object
.
Test item transmittal report:
See
release note
.
Test leader:
See
test manager.
Test level:
A group of test activities that are organized and managed together. A
test level is linked to the responsibilities in a project. Examples of test levels are
component test, integration test, system test, and acceptance test.
Test log:
A chronological record of relevant details about the execution of tests.
[IEEE 829]
Test logging:
The process of recording information about tests executed into a test log.
Test manager:
The person responsible for project management of testing activities
and resources, and evaluation of a test object. The individual who directs, controls,
administers, plans, and regulates the evaluation of a test object.
