Quality Assurance and Testing Jargon clarified in simple English with examples, by experts with years of experience in testing
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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]
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 .
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]
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