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Glossary of Software QA/Testing
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Failure
The inability of a system or component to perform its required functions within specified performance requirements.
Software failure
Software failure occurs when the software does not do what the user expects to see.
Fault
An incorrect step, process, or data definition in a computer program which causes the program to perform in an unintended or unanticipated manner.
System
A collection of people, machines, and methods organized to accomplish a set of specified functions.
System Simulation
Another name for prototyping.
Software fault
Software faults are hidden programming errors. Software faults are errors in the correctness of the semantics of computer programs.
Review
A process or meeting during which a work product or set of work products, is presented to project personnel, managers, users, customers, or other interested parties for comment or approval. Types include code review, design review, formal qualification review, requirements review, test readiness review. Contrast with audit, inspection.
Risk
A measure of the probability and severity of undesired effects. Often taken as the simple product of probability and consequence.
Risk Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of the risk and its associated impact.
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