Foundation (2018) Terms
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risk management
Ref: ISO 31000
The coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk.
risk mitigation
Synonyms: risk control
The process through which decisions are reached and protective measures are implemented for reducing or maintaining risks to specified levels.
risk type
Synonyms: risk category
A set of risks grouped by one or more common factors.
risk-based testing
Ref: After ISO 29119
Testing in which the management, selection, prioritization, and use of testing activities and resources are based on corresponding risk types and risk
levels.
robustness
Ref: ISO 24765
See Also: error-tolerance, fault-tolerance
The degree to which a component or system can function correctly in the presence of invalid inputs or stressful environmental conditions.
role-based reviewing
Ref: After ISO 20246
A review technique where reviewers evaluate a work product from the perspective of different stakeholder roles.
root cause
Ref: CMMI
A source of a defect such that if it is removed, the occurrence of the defect type is decreased or removed.
root cause analysis
Synonyms: causal analysis
An analysis technique aimed at identifying the root causes of defects. By directing corrective measures at root causes, it is hoped that the likelihood of
defect recurrence will be minimized.
safety
Ref: After ISO 24765
The capability that a system will not, under defined conditions, lead to a state in which human life, health, property, or the environment is endangered.
scenario-based reviewing
Ref: ISO 20246
A review technique where the review is guided by determining the ability of the work product to address specific scenarios.
scribe
Ref: After IEEE 1028
Synonyms: recorder
A person who records information during the review meetings.