Foundation (2018) Terms
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decision coverage
The coverage of decision outcomes.
decision outcome
The result of a decision that determines the next statement to be executed.
decision table
Ref: ISO 24765
Synonyms: cause-effect decision table
A table used to show sets of conditions and the actions resulting from them.
decision table testing
Ref: Egler63
See Also: decision table
A black-box test technique in which test cases are designed to execute the combinations of inputs and/or stimuli (causes) shown in a decision table.
decision testing
A white-box test technique in which test cases are designed to execute decision outcomes.
defect
Ref: After IEEE 1044
Synonyms: bug, fault
An imperfection or deficiency in a work product where it does not meet its requirements or specifications.
defect density
Ref: After ISO 24765
Synonyms: fault density
The number of defects per unit size of a work product.
defect management
See Also: incident management
The process of recognizing and recording defects, classifying them, investigating them, taking action to resolve them, and disposing of them when
resolved.
defect management tool
See Also: incident management tool
Synonyms: bug tracking tool, defect tracking tool
A tool that facilitates the recording and status tracking of defects.
defect report
See Also: incident report
Synonyms: bug report
Documentation of the occurrence, nature, and status of a defect.
driver
Ref: After TMap
Synonyms: test driver
A software component or test tool that replaces a component that takes care of the control and/or the calling of a component or system.