Chapter 4 – Test Analysis & Design
Condition Testing – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A white-box test design technique in which test cases are designed to execute condition outcomes.
In simple words
Design tests so every atomic condition inside a decision takes both true and false values.
Exam tip
Condition coverage alone does NOT guarantee decision coverage.
Related terms
- Condition CoveragePercent of individual boolean sub-conditions that have been evaluated true and false.
- Multiple Condition TestingCover every combination of true/false values of the sub-conditions inside a compound decision.
- Decision TestingDesign tests so each decision point (if / switch) is exercised for every possible outcome.
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