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Test types

Functional, non-functional, regression and retest.

Test types

While levels indicate 'what' is tested, types indicate 'which quality' is evaluated. The same level can include several test types.

Test types
TypeQuestion it answers
FunctionalDoes the system do what it should?
Non-functionalHow does it behave (performance, usability…)?
RegressionDid changes break something that worked?
RetestWas the defect really fixed?

Don't confuse regression with retest: retest confirms a specific defect was fixed; regression checks that the fix didn't break other areas.

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Difference between retest and regression.

After fixing a bug, you re-run tests in related areas to ensure nothing else broke. That is…

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