Foundation (2018) Terms
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exercised
A program element is said to be exercised by a test case when the input value causes the execution of that element, such as a statement, decision, or
other structural element.
exhaustive testing
Synonyms: complete testing
A test approach in which the test suite comprises all combinations of input values and preconditions.
exit criteria
Ref: After Gilb and Graham
Synonyms: completion criteria, test completion criteria, definition of done
The set of conditions for officially completing a defined task.
expected result
Ref: After ISO 29119
Synonyms: expected outcome, predicted outcome
The predicted observable behavior of a component or system executing under specified conditions, based on its specification or another source.
experience-based test technique
Synonyms: experience-based technique
A procedure to derive and/or select test cases based on the tester's experience, knowledge and intuition.
experience-based testing
Testing based on the tester's experience, knowledge and intuition.
exploratory testing
Ref: After ISO 29119
An approach to testing whereby the testers dynamically design and execute tests based on their knowledge, exploration of the test item and the results
of previous tests.
Extreme Programming (XP)
See Also: Agile software development
A software engineering methodology used within Agile software development whereby core practices are programming in pairs, doing extensive code
review, unit testing of all code, and simplicity and clarity in code.
facilitator
Ref: After IEEE 1028
See Also: moderator
The leader and main person responsible for an inspection or review process.
fail
A test is deemed to fail if its actual result does not match its expected result.
failure
Ref: After ISO 24765
An event in which a component or system does not perform a required function within specified limits.