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Software testing

Processes and functions that result in data relating to the usability of a computer program.

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Software testing

ramp testing

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Continuously raising an input signal until the system breaks down.

test scenario

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Definition of a set of test cases or test scripts and the sequence in which they are to be executed.

dependency testing

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Examines an application's requirements for pre-existing software, initial states and configuration in order to maintain proper functionality.

boundary value analysis

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In boundary value analysis, test cases are generated using the extremes of the input domaini, e.g. maximum, minimum, just inside/outside boundaries, typical values, and error values. BVA is similar ...

concurrency testing

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Multi-user testing geared towards determining the effects of accessing the same application code, module or database records. Identifies and measures the level of locking, deadlocking and use of ...

defect

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Nonconformance to requirements or functional / program specification

scalability testing

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Performance testing focused on ensuring the application under test gracefully handles increases in work load.

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