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modal
A dialog box that presents a task that must be completed before continuing
with the application. No other part of the application can be accessed until the
dialog box is closed. Often used for error messages.
modeless
A dialog box that presents a simple or ongoing task. May be left open while
accessing other features of the application, for example, a Search dialog box.
negative testing
Tests that deliberately introduce an error to check an application's behavior
and robustness. For example, erroneous data may be entered, or attempts
made to force the application to perform an operation that it should not be
able to complete. Generally a message box is generated to inform the user of
the problem.
nested declarations
Indented declarations that denote the hierarchical relationships of GUI
objects in an application.
object file
A script file or include file that is executable but not editable or viewable--as
opposed to a source file, which is editable but must be compiled before it is
executed.
outline
In QA Organizer, a structured, usually hierarchical model that describes the
requirements of a testplan and contains the statements that implement the
requirements. The outline supports automatic, context-sensitive coloring of
testplan elements.
In SilkTest, the outline is a 4Test editor mode that supports automatic,
context-sensitive coloring and indenting of 4Test elements.
parent object
Superior object in the GUI hierarchy. A parent object is either logically
associated with or physically contains its subordinate object, the child. For
example, the main window physically contains the File menu as well as all
other menus.
performance testing
Testing to verify that an operation in an application performs within a
specified, acceptable period of time. Alternately, testing to verify that space
consumption of an application stays within specified limits.
plus (+) sign
In a file, an icon that indicates that there is hidden information. You can show
the information by clicking on the plus sign. The plus sign becomes a minus
sign.
polymorphism
Different classes or objects performing the same named task, but with
different execution logic.
properties
Characteristics, values, or information associated with an object, such as its
state or current value.