testdoel

Testdoel is a term used in software testing and quality assurance to describe the objective of a test or group of tests. It specifies what aspect of the system is being evaluated, what is being demonstrated, and what constitutes a successful result. A clear testdoel helps focus testing activities on relevant requirements and provides a basis for assessing test outcomes.

In practice, a testdoel is typically aligned with requirements or user stories and is often written as a concise statement. It should be Specific and Measurable, and may follow SMART principles. The testdoel informs test design, selection of test data, and the definition of acceptance criteria; it also aids traceability from requirements to tests.

Examples include: to verify that the login feature accepts valid credentials within two seconds in at least 95% of attempts and properly handles invalid credentials with an error message; and to confirm that the shopping cart maintains correct item totals and updates price calculations when items are added, removed, or updated in real time under normal load.

Related topics include software testing, test cases, test plans and acceptance criteria.