Test log

A chronological record of relevant details about the execution of tests. [IEEE 829]

Test logging

The process of recording information about tests executed into a test log.

Test manager

The person responsible for testing and evaluating a test object. The individual,
who directs, controls, administers plans and regulates the evaluation of a test object.

Test management

The planning, estimating, monitoring and control of test activities,
typically carried out by a test manager.

Test Maturity Model (TMM)

A five level staged framework for test process improvement,
related to the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) that describes the key elements of an
effective test process.

Test Process Improvement (TPI)

A continuous framework for test process improvement
that describes the key elements of an effective test process, especially targeted at system testing and acceptance testing.

Test object

The component or system to be tested. See also test item.

Test objective

A reason or purpose for designing and executing a test.

Test oracle

A source to determine expected results to compare with the actual result of the
software under test. An oracle may be the existing system (for a benchmark), a user
manual, or an individual’s specialized knowledge, but should not be the code. [After
Adrion]

Test outcome

See result.

Test pass

See pass.

Test performance indicator

A metric, in general high level, indicating to what extent a certain target value or criterion is met. Often related to test process improvement objectives, e.g. Defect Detection Percentage (DDP).

In simple English:

Any measure to reflect the quantity or quality of the testing done measured over a period of time. 

Day for example you are trying a new diet to reduce weight. You would weigh yourself before, during and after the diet to understand if the diet is working. 

Similarly when you start a testing project you decide on certain parameters to measure over a period of time. You would expect these parameters to help you judge if your testing process is working towards the goals you want it to achieve. 

Test phase

A distinct set of test activities collected into a manageable phase of a project, e.g.the execution activities of a test level. [After Gerrard]

Test plan

A document describing the scope, approach, resources and schedule of intended test activities. It identifies amongst others test items, the features to be tested, the testing tasks, who will do each task, degree of tester independence, the test environment, the test design techniques and test measurement techniques to be used, and the rationale for their choice, and any risks requiring contingency planning. It is a record of the test planning process [After IEEE 829]

Test planning

The activity of establishing or updating a test plan.

Test policy

ISTQB Glossary  definition

A high level document describing the principles, approach and major objectives
of the organization regarding testing.

In Simple English,

How an organization views testing should be done and what is expected out of the testing. Combination of guidelines and 

Test point analysis (TPA)

A formula based test estimation method based on function point analysis. [TMap]

Test procedure

See test procedure specification.

Test procedure specification

A document specifying a sequence of actions for the execution of a test. Also known as test script or manual test script. [After IEEE 829]

Test process

The fundamental test process comprises planning, specification, execution,recording and checking for completion. [BS 7925/2]