CAST Ch 5

Question 1

Acceptance Criteria

Answer 1

A key prerequisite for test planning is a clear understanding of what must be accomplished for the test project to be deemed successful.

Question 2

Assumptions

Answer 2

A thing that is accepted as true.

Question 3

Constraints

Answer 3

A limitation or restriction. Constraints are those items that will likely force a dose of “reality” on a test project. The obvious constraints are test staff size, test schedule, and budget.

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

Control is anything that tends to cause the reduction of risk. Control can accomplish this by reducing harmful effects or by reducing the frequency of occurrence.

Question 5

Coverage

Answer 5

A measure used to describe the degree to which the application under test (AUT) is tested by a particular test suite.