Test-related Glossary

The following are some common test-related glossary:

• Test case - Specifies the expected outcome based on a specific input and defined preconditions.
• Test coverage - Specifies how much of the system has been exercised to verify that it functions as expected in all scenarios.
• Test plan - Describes a summary of the testing activities, including an estimated schedule. In a large project, especially one with multiple deliverables, the test plan provides the high-level coordination of resources and activities. A test plan will describe the types of testing that are included in the project, such as unit and integration tests.
• Test scenario（测试场景） - Refers to a set of related test cases that are typically performed in a specified sequence. A scenario performs a function and the test cases represent the individual steps. Test scenarios are often linked to a user story.
• Test strategy - Refers to the overall approach to ensuring the quality of the project. The strategy will specify the methodology and the resources that will be used. It will also define the high-level goals and philosophy of the testing process. The strategy should describe any special test harnesses that will be used and how automated testing will be employed.
• Variations（参数?） - Refers to test cases that differ only by the input/output combinations. Often multiple test cases are used to verify the same function with a different set of inputs. In this case it might be more efficient to use a single test case and list the expected output based on each set of inputs.

引自：《Pro Project Management with SharePoint 2010》 By Mark J. Collins