A software tool for risk-based testing

Abstract

There are several approaches to risk-based testing. They have in common that risk is the focus when the tester chooses what to test. In this thesis we will combine some of these approaches and present our method for risk-based testing. The method analyses the risk for each part of the system and use a hazard analysis to indicate what can go wrong. The test efficiency and risk determine the tests priority. We have shown how a software tool can support our method and implemented a proof of concept. The implementation is presented and been tried out by an experienced tester.