Test

1. A step or group of steps performed to verify a software program or hardware device is properly working. Below is an basic example of testing a computer printer.

  1. Verify the printer turns on.
  2. Verify printer software and drivers install on computer.
  3. Verify each of the LEDs and buttons on the printer properly work.
  4. Verify the printer prints.
  5. Verify the printed image has no errors.

2. A Linux command, see the test command page for further information.

Also see: Beta testing, Captcha, Check, Consistency check, Diagnostics, Dry run, DUT, QA, Test plan, Unit test