cause-effect decision table

See decision table.

cause-effect analysis

See cause-effect graphing.

causal analysis

The analysis of defects to determine their root cause. [CMMI]

CAST

Acronym for Computer Aided Software Testing. See also test automation.

CASE

Acronym for Computer Aided Software Engineering.

capture/replay tool

See capture/playback tool.

capture/playback tool

A type of test execution tool where inputs are recorded during manual testing in order to generate automated test scripts that can be executed later (i.e. replayed). These tools are often used to support automated regression testing.

Capability Maturity Model Integration

A framework that describes the key elements of an effective product development and maintenance process. The Capability Maturity Model Integration covers best-practices for planning, engineering and managing product development and maintenance. [CMMI]

call graph

An abstract representation of calling relationships between subroutines in a program.

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