Terms of Software Testing (ISTQB) (R)

RACI matrix :

A matrix describing the participation by various roles in complet ...

random testing :

A black box test design technique where test cases are selected, ...

Rational Unified Process :

A proprietary adaptable iterative software development process fr ...

reactive testing :

Testing that dynamically responds to the actual system undertest ...

record/playback tool :

See capture/playback tool

recorder :

See seri be

recoverability :

The capability of the software product to re-establish a specifie ...

recoverability testing :

The process of testing to determine the recoverability of a softw ...

recovery testing :

See recoverability testing

regression testing :

Testing of a previously tested program following modification to ...

regression-averse testing :

Testing using various techniques to manage the risk of regression ...

regulation testing :

See compliance testing

release note :

A document identifying test items, their configuration, current s ...

reliability :

The ability of the software product to perform its required funct ...

reliability grovvth model :

A model that shows the growth in reliability över time during con ...

reliability testing :

The process of testing to determinethe reliability of a software ...

replaceability :

The capability of the software product to be used in place of ano ...

requirement :

A condition or capability needed by a user to solve a problem or ...

requirements management tool :

A tool that supports the recording of requirements, requirements ...

requirements phase :

The period of time in the software lifecycle during which the req ...

requirements-based testing :

An approach to testing in which test cases are designed based on ...

resource utilization :

The capability of the software product to use appropriate amounts ...

resource utilization testing :

The process of testing to determine the resource-utilization of a ...

result :

The consequence/outcome of the execution of a test. İt includes o ...

resumption criteria :

The criteria used to restart ali or a portion of the testing acti ...

resumption requirements :

The defined set of testing activities that must be repeated when ...

re-testing :

Testing that runs test cases that failed the last time they were ...

retrospective meeting :

A meeting at the end of a project during which the project team m ...

revievv :

An evaluation of a product or project status to ascertain discrep ...

revievv plan :

A document describing the approach, resources and schedule of int ...

revievv tool :

A tool that provides support to the review process. Typical featu ...

revievver :

The person involved in the review that identifies and describes a ...

Risk :

Afactorthat could result in future negative consequences; usually ...

risk analysis :

The process of assessing identified risksto estimate their impact ...

risk assessment :

The process of assessing a given project or product risk to deter ...

risk category :

See risk type

risk control :

The process through which decisions are reached and protective me ...

risk identification :

The process of identifying risks using techniques such as brainst ...

risk impact :

The damage that will be caused if the risk become an actual outco ...

risk level :

The importance of a risk as defined by its characteristics impact ...

risk likelihood :

Theestimated probability that a riskwill become an actual outcome ...

risk management :

Systematic application of procedures and practices to the tasks o ...

risk mitigation :

See risk control

risk type :

A set of risks grouped by one or more common factors such as a qu ...

risk-based testing :

An approach to testing to reduce the level of product risks and i ...

robustness :

The degree to which a component or system can function correctly ...

robustness testing :

Testing to determine the robustness of the software product.

root cause :

A source of a defect such that if it is removed, the occurrence o ...

root cause analysis :

An analysis technique aimed at identifying the root causes of def ...

RUP :

See Rational Unified Process