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Systematic Test and Evaluation Process

A structured testing methodology, also used as a content-based model for improving the testing process. Systematic Test and Evaluation Process (STEP) does not require that improvements occur in a specific order. See also content-based model.

system testing

The process of testing an integrated system to verify that it meets specified requirements. [Hetzel]

system of systems

Multiple heterogeneous, distributed systems that are embedded in networks at multiple levels and in multiple interconnected domains, addressing large-scale inter-disciplinary common problems and purposes, usually without a common management structure.

system integration testing

Testing the integration of systems and packages; testing interfaces to external organizations (e.g. Electronic D Interchange, Internet).

system

A collection of components organized to accomplish a specific function or set of functions. [IEEE 610]

syntax testing

A black box test design technique in which test cases are designed based upon the definition of the input domain and/or output domain.

suspension criteria

The criteria used to (temporarily) stop all or a portion of the testing activities on the test items. [After IEEE 829]

SUMI

See Software Usability Measurement Inventory.

suitability testing

The process of testing to determine the suitability of a software product

suitability

The capability of the software product to provide an appropriate set of functions for specified tasks and user objectives. [ISO 9126] See also functionality .

subpath

A sequence of executable statements within a component.

stub

A skeletal or special-purpose implementation of a software component, used to develop or test a component that calls or is otherwise dependent on it. It replaces a called component. [After IEEE 610]

structured walkthrough

See walkthrough.

structure-based testing

See white-box testing.

structure-based technique

See white-box test design technique.

structure-based test design technique

See white-box test design technique.

structural testing

See white-box testing.

structural test design technique

See white-box test design technique.

structural coverage

Coverage measures based on the internal structure of a component or system.

stress testing tool

A tool that supports stress testing.