Footnotes
Preface
2 Fundamentals of Testing
1. The actual behavior is identified while executing the test or during use of the system.
2. The expected behavior is defined in the specifications or requirements.
3. This relates to dynamic testing (see chapter 5). In static testing (see chapter 4), the test object is not executed.
4. It is not possible to prove correct implementation of the requirements. We can only reduce the risk of serious bugs remaining in the program by testing.
5. If a thorough test finds few or no failures, confidence in the product will increase.
6. The cost must include all aspects of a failure, even the possible cost of bad publicity, litigation, etc., and not just the cost of correction, retesting, and ...
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