Positive Testing | Glossary

Definition:
The basic functionality of Testing is carried out to find the defects in the code & enhance the quality of Software Application. Software Testing is process of Verification and Validation to check whether the Software Application is properly  functioning.

Testing of application can be done in two different ways, Positive testing and Negative testing.

Positive Testing is a testing process where the tester will check a set of values and validate, if the application behaves as expected with its provided inputs. Such testing is to be carried out keeping positive point of view and only execute the positive scenario.

The main intention of the positive testing is to check whether the Software Application is  showing any errors when it is not supposed to and not showing error when it is supposed to. The Positive Testing always tries to prove that a given product and project meets the requirements and specifications.

Further Reading:
http://www.softwaretestingclass.com/positive-and-negative-testing-in-software-testing

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.