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summative evaluation

📖 ISTQB Glossary

Official ISTQB Definition

A type of evaluation designed and used to gather conclusions about the quality of a component or system, especially when a substantial part of it has completed design.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Usability testing at the end to validate the final product.

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Look Closer

Evaluation to confirm the product meets usability goals.

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The Bottom Line

Testing to verify success rather than guide design.

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