Term Definition: fault model |
Main Description
A model for testing computer software which uses the notion of a plausible fault as it's basis and provides a test method to uncover the fault. The good fault model provides a definition of the fault or root cause, discussion of the observable failures the fault can produce, a test technique for uncovering the fault and a profile of appropriate test data.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 1987, 2009. All Rights Reserved.