context of use
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
Users, tasks, equipment (hardware, software and materials), and the physical and social environments in which a software product is used.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
The conditions under which a product is actually used.
Look Closer
Who uses it, for what tasks, with what equipment, in what environment.
The Bottom Line
Understanding real-world usage conditions for meaningful testing.
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