Glossary of software testing terms

A set of one or more test cases.

The layer in a test automation architecture which provides the necessary code to adapt test scripts on an abstract level to the various components, configuration or interfaces of the SUT.

The activity that identifies test conditions by analyzing the test basis.

The implementation of the test strategy for a specific project.

(1) A person who provides guidance and strategic direction for a test organization and for its relationship with other disciplines. (2) A person who defines the way testing is structured for a given system, including topics such as test tools and test data management.

The use of software to perform or support test activities.

An instantiation of the generic test automation architecture to define the architecture of a test automation solution, i.e., its layers, components, services and interfaces.

A person who is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of a test automation architecture as well as the technical evolution of the resulting test automation solution.

A tool that provides an environment for test automation. It usually includes a test harness and test libraries.