Foundation (2018) Terms
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acceptance criteria
Ref: ISO 24765
The criteria that a component or system must satisfy in order to be accepted by a user, customer, or other authorized entity.
acceptance testing
Ref: After ISO 24765
See Also: user acceptance testing
Formal testing with respect to user needs, requirements, and business processes conducted to determine whether or not a system satisfies the
acceptance criteria and to enable the user, customers or other authorized entity to determine whether or not to accept the system.
accessibility
Ref: After ISO 25010
The degree to which a component or system can be used by people with the widest range of characteristics and capabilities to achieve a specified goal in
a specified context of use.
accessibility testing
Ref: Gerrard
Testing to determine the ease by which users with disabilities can use a component or system.
actor
User or any other person or system that interacts with the test object in a specific way.
actual result
Synonyms: actual outcome
The behavior produced/observed when a component or system is tested.
ad hoc reviewing
Ref: After ISO 20246
A review technique carried out by independent reviewers informally, without a structured process.
alpha testing
Simulated or actual operational testing conducted in the developer's test environment, by roles outside the development organization.
anomaly
Ref: IEEE 1044
Any condition that deviates from expectation based on requirements specifications, design documents, user documents, standards, etc., or from
someone's perception or experience. Anomalies may be found during, but not limited to, reviewing, testing, analysis, compilation, or use of software
products or applicable documentation.
audit
Ref: After IEEE 1028
An independent examination of a work product, process, or set of processes that is performed by a third party to assess compliance with specifications,
standards, contractual agreements, or other criteria.
availability
Ref: After ISO 25010
The degree to which a component or system is operational and accessible when required for use.