2 Software Testing Basics

1.Here, we are referring to the dynamic testing processes discussed in Chapter 5. Static testing (see Chapter 4) doesn’t require the software to be executed.

2.Testing alone cannot prove that all requirements have been fulfilled (see below).

3.If comprehensive testing reveals few (or no) failures, this increases stakeholder confidence in the product.

4.Section 6.2.5 goes into more detail on this topic.

5.These costs include not only software repair, renewed testing, and replacement of the faulty software, but also immaterial costs such as bad publicity and legal issues.

6.Section 6.2.4 goes into detail on this topic.

7.ISO 25010 is not part of the curriculum material for the Certified Tester Foundation Level course. ...

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