Software Testing Glossary ◾ 201
Quality attribute: A feature or characteristic that affects an item’s quality. [IEEE 610]
Quality characteristic: See quality attribute.
Quality management: Coordinated activities to direct and control an organiza-
tion with regard to quality. Direction and control with regard to quality generally
includes the establishment of the quality policy and quality objectives, quality plan-
ning, quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement. [ISO 9000]
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Random testing: A black box test design technique where test cases are selected
possibly using a pseudo-random generation algorithm, to match an operational
profile. is technique can be used for testing nonfunctional attributes such as reli-
ability and per ...