project management glossary

test and evaluation (t&e)

 Measurement and evaluation of system performance compared to specifications.

test case

 A set of test inputs, execution conditions, and expected results developed for a particular objective, such as to exercise a particular program path or to verify compliance with a specific requirement.

test coverage

 The degree to which a given test or set of tests addresses all specified test cases for a given system or component.

test criteria

 Standards by which test results and outcomes are judged.

test plan

 A description of the tests needed to complete a project properly.

 A document that describes the approach to all development, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing. The term "Test Plan" is usually preceded by one of the following modifiers: system, subsystem, assembly, subassembly, module, etc. Usually part of the System Engineering Management Plan.