Let’s review what you have learned in this chapter.
From Section 1.1, you should now be able to explain why testing is necessary and support that explanation with examples and evidence. You should be able to give examples of negative consequences of a software defect or bug for people, companies, and the environment. You should be able to contrast a defect with its symptoms. You should be able to discuss the ways in which testing fits into and supports higher quality. You should know the glossary terms bug, defect, error, failure, fault, mistake, quality, risk, software, testing and exhaustive testing.
From Section 1.2, you should now know what testing is. You should be able to remember the common objectives of testing. You should be able to describe how testing can find defects, provide confidence and information and prevent defects. You should be able to explain the fundamental principles of testing, summarized in Section 1.3. You should know the glossary terms code, debugging, development of software, requirement, review, test basis, test case, testing and test objective.
From Section 1.4, you should now recognize the fundamental test process, as well as being aware of some other related ways to model the test process. You should be able to recall the main testing activities related to test planning and control, analysis and design, implementation and execution, evaluating exit criteria and reporting, and test closure. You should know the glossary terms confirmation testing, exit criteria, incident, regression testing, test basis, test condition, test coverage, test data, test execution, test log, test plan, test strategy, test summary report and testware.
Finally, from Section 1.5, you now should be able to explain the psychology of testing and how people influence testing success. You should recall the importance of clear objectives, the right mix of self-testing and independent testing and courteous, respectful communication between testers and others on the project team, especially about defects. You should be able to explain and contrast the mindsets of testers and programmers and why these differences can lead to conflicts. You should know the glossary term independence.
