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
The Quick Take
Usability testing at the end to validate the final product.
Look Closer
Evaluation to confirm the product meets usability goals.
The Bottom Line
Testing to verify success rather than guide design.
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