Qualification Testing | Glossary

Definition

Qualification Testing involves a formally defined series of tests that determine the functional, environmental and reliability of a component, or system. It is carried out to satisfy the engineer, contractor, or owner on the nature of its satisfactory design and construction, prior to final approval and acceptance.

The Production Qualification Testing is conducted at the unit, subsystem and system level and is completed before the decisions made for the production. The test results play a critical factor in determining the readiness for production of the system. Down Line Production Qualification Tests (PQTs) are performed to verify process control later on.

Further Reading

  • “Advanced Software Testing Volume 1: Volume 1: Guide to the Istqb Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Analyst” (book), by Rex Black.

 

Acceptance Testing | Glossary

Definition:

This is a testing technique performed to determine whether the software system has met the required specifications. The main purpose of this test, is to evaluate the system’s compliance with the business requirements, and verify if it is has met the required criteria for delivery to end users.

Further Reading:

  • “User Acceptance Testing: A Step-by-step Guide” , by Brian Hambling and Pauline van Goethem.