A systematic process to ensure software meets specified requirements and standards, enhancing product quality.

The process of evaluating software to identify defects and ensure it meets quality standards before release.

A detailed document outlining the strategy, resources, and activities for ensuring software quality throughout its lifecycle.

A set of conditions or variables under which a tester determines whether a software application functions correctly.

The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact software quality or project success.

A software testing method where individual components or functions are tested in isolation to validate their correctness.

Testing the interaction between integrated components or systems to ensure they work together as expected.

A comprehensive testing phase where the complete and integrated software is tested to evaluate its compliance with requirements.

A formal document detailing the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities in a project.

An error or flaw in the software that causes it to produce incorrect or unexpected results.

Various approaches to software testing, including Agile, Waterfall, and V-Model, each with unique processes.

The series of phases that a software product goes through in QA, from planning through testing to release.

Using software tools to execute pre-scripted tests on a software application to increase efficiency and coverage.

The process of recording detailed information about the QA process, including plans, test cases, and results.

Quantitative measures used to assess the quality of software and the effectiveness of testing processes.

A process where colleagues evaluate each other's work to ensure quality and provide constructive feedback.

A development practice where code changes are automatically tested and merged into a shared repository frequently.

A scenario that occurs at an extreme (maximum or minimum) operating parameter, often used to test system limits.

A visual representation of key performance indicators related to QA processes, providing insights into project status.

A strategy outlining actions to reduce or eliminate identified risks in a software project.

A structured format for documenting test cases, ensuring consistency and clarity in testing.

A formal document summarizing testing activities, results, and quality metrics, used for stakeholder communication.

The final phase of testing where end-users validate the software against their requirements before it goes live.

An iterative approach to software development and testing that emphasizes flexibility and customer collaboration.

The ability to link requirements to their corresponding test cases, ensuring all requirements are covered in testing.