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IEEE 829-1998, also known as the 829 Standard for Software Test Documentation, is an IEEE standard that specifies the form of a set of documents for use in eight defined stages of software testing, each stage potentially producing its own separate type of document. The standard specifies the format of...

What is test plan in software testing? Software testing is a planned, organized and systematic software quality assurance steps, rather than casual, loosely and messy implementation of QA activities. As per IEEE Standard 829-1982 definition a software test plan is a document which describes the scope...

Question by Please help: What are the test automation tools that use perl as the scripting language? ? I would like to know, What are the automation tools that use PERL as the scripting language for automation? And please let me know if there are any tools(freeware) which can be used to test (Automation)...

Question by climm2: How is software testing done in the real world? I am taking the verification and the validation class. It teaches me many concepts and guidelines. I am wondering if these are used at all in the real world. If you work in the industry, please tell me how your company goes about...

Question by Nancy Philip: Software Testing? I am looking for a job in Software Testing.Can anyone explain to me about these terms-MANUAL TEST SCRIPT,Test scenario? What is Manual Test script? What is a Test Scenario? Best answer: Answer by Abhinav GuptaTEST SCRIPT: ——————— http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_script A...

VoIP penetration testing- definition of this innovative testingNowadays the voice and data has combined to form a new and single network. It is very important for developing your present company. But this combination of voice and data has also made an easy way for the hackers to enter on your computer...

What is Penetration testing or Pen-Testing?Nowadays, there are thousands of people, trying to hack your business organization just to have name and fame. So, strict security system is very important for every well known organization. The main reason of frequently breaking down the security system is...

One of the most important means of standard of the IT companies and the software development companies is the agile development. It creates the environment to development corporate software or for provision of specific user settings. Some of the basic means of agile development are creating the system...

Defect is the variance from a desired product attribute (it can be a wrong,missing or extra data). It can be of two types – Defect from the product or a variance from customer/user expectations. It is a flaw in the software system and has no impact until it affects the user/customer and operational...

User Interface testing guidelines are set of instructions that ensure that the product meet its planned/written specifications. And to achieve this goal a wide range of test cases is done. These test cases can become a real burden to the tester if they are not well equipped and experienced. When dealing...

In the field of SQA the term Configuration Management refers to a process in which QA engineers seek the best possible solution of handling the changes during the software project stages. It's sole responsibility is to maintain the integrity and traceability of the software development process. This...

Before we discuss that what are good Defect Tracking process first of all we'll discuss what exactly is a defect itself. If we are to understand, in a nutshell, that what a Defect is then we'll come to know that a defect in a software is usually a term that defines the concept of a failure to conform...

Software testing defect metrics is used to measure the quantification of a software related to its development resources and/or development process. It is usually responsible for quantifying factors like schedule, work effort, product size, project status and quality performance. Such metrics is used...

The main purpose of boundary value analysis is to properly concentrate the testing efforts on error infected areas by accurately pointing out the boundaries of conditions, for example: a programmer can specify >, when the requirement states > or = and there are more examples to cover the...

When we start our career in software testing, we often get confused about our roles and responsibilities. Even when we get promoted from one role to another it becomes sometimes difficult to understand the new role properly. In this Software Testing Careerpath article I have tried to explain some of...

Today's enterprises need to control their business-critical applications in all functional tests to ensure that all business processes work as expected. By implementing automated functional testing, companies can dramatically improve the test speed and accuracy and get higher return on investment and...

GUI automated testing needs some experience, and I personally think that one year experience in a formal project should give you a good jump start in UI automation. The following points are very important for automation of user interface testing:1. Do not completely rely on the automation test tool’s...

This article describes the roles and responsibilities for each Qulaity Assurance (SQA) person assigned to a Software Project.SAM (Systems Assurance Manager)Duties include, but are not limited to:·    Assure and manage SQ personnel resource levels·    Ascertain that SQ personnel have business...

In this article we have tried to map a Software Quality Assurance Life Cycle or Software QA Life cycle with a the normak SDLC. Also for each phase of SDLC the SQA activities are identified: 1. Software Concept and Initiation PhaseSQA should be involved in writing and reviewing the Management Planto...

Software QA Plan A Good Software Quality Assurance program needs forward planning and following through it. The SQA plan defines its goals, tasks to be performed, and the standards and procedures against which the development work is to be appraised. The purpose of this Software Quality Assurance (SQA)...