positive testing

[/ˈpɑːzətɪv ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
teste positivo / testes positivos
1. A software quality assurance method that validates whether a system performs its intended functions correctly when given valid inputs
Positive testing ensures that the application accepts valid user credentials and grants access appropriately.
O teste positivo garante que a aplicação aceite credenciais de usuário válidas e conceda acesso apropriadamente.
2. The process of confirming that a system behaves as expected under normal and anticipated conditions
The QA team performed positive testing to verify all features work according to specifications.
O time de QA realizou testes positivos para verificar se todos os recursos funcionam de acordo com as especificações.
3. Testing with valid, expected, and reasonable inputs to confirm proper functionality
In positive testing, we input correct data formats to ensure the system processes them correctly.
Em teste positivo, inserimos formatos de dados corretos para garantir que o sistema os processe corretamente.
This term is primarily used in the technology and software development sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It's fundamental to QA methodology and is understood universally among tech professionals. In Brazil, the term has been adopted directly from English with minimal localization, reflecting the global nature of software development standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
validation testinghappy path testingsmoke testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
negative testinginvalid input testingerror testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste positivo / testes positivos
Standard term used in QA and software development across Brazil
São Paulo
teste positivo / validação positiva
Common in tech hubs; sometimes referred to as 'validação positiva' in formal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
teste positivo
Standard usage; occasionally abbreviated as 'TP' in technical discussions
Portugal
teste positivo / ensaio positivo
Both terms accepted; 'ensaio positivo' more common in formal technical contexts

Related Words

quality assurancesoftware testingtest casevalidationfunctional testingnegative testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

happy path
taking the happy route
testing the sunny side
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