test type
📙 CTAL-TM
📗 CTFL
Official ISTQB Definition
A group of test activities based on specific test objectives aimed at specific characteristics of a component or system.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
A category of testing based on what you're checking — functionality, performance, security, etc.
Look Closer
The kind of testing you're doing: does it work? Is it fast? Is it secure?
The Bottom Line
Testing grouped by purpose: functional tests check features, non-functional tests check qualities.
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