Vocabulary 8

test approach The implementation of the test strategy for a specific project.

master test plan A test plan that is used to coordinate multiple test levels or test types.

product risk A risk impacting the quality of a product.

project risk A risk that impacts project success.

A type of test report produced at completion milestones that provides an evaluation of the corresponding test items against exit criteria. (
test completion report
test summary report)

test management The planning, scheduling, estimating, monitoring, reporting, control and completion of test activities.

test manager The person responsible for project management of testing activities, resources, and evaluation of a test object.

Documentation describing the test objectives to be achieved and the means and the schedule for achieving them, organized to coordinate
test plan
testing activities.

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

A type of test report produced at regular intervals about the progress of test activities against a baseline, risks, and alternatives requiring a
test progress report
decision.

test report Documentation summarizing test activities and results.

test reporting Collecting and analyzing data from testing activities and subsequently consolidating the data in a report to inform stakeholders.

Documentation aligned with the test policy that describes the generic requirements for testing and details how to perform testing within an
test strategy
organization

test estimation An approximation related to various aspects of testing.

metric A measurement scale and the method used for measurement.

risk A factor that could result in future negative consequences.

risk analysis The overall process of risk identification and risk assessment.

risk level The qualitative or quantitative measure of a risk defined by impact and likelihood.

risk management The process for handling risks.