Exit criteria
Exit Criteria
Exit Criteria (pronounced: eks-it kri-teer-ee-uh) is a term used in the field of Software Testing and Project Management. It refers to the conditions that must be met before a project or a testing phase can be considered complete.
Etymology
The term "Exit Criteria" is derived from the English words "exit" meaning to go out or leave, and "criteria" meaning a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Definition
In the context of Software Testing, Exit Criteria are the conditions that a tester uses to determine whether a test phase can be concluded. The criteria may include conditions such as no high-priority issues remaining, all test cases executed, or a certain percentage of passed test cases.
In Project Management, Exit Criteria are the conditions that must be met before a project can be closed. These may include the completion of all project deliverables, approval from the project sponsor, or meeting the project objectives.
Related Terms
- Entry Criteria: The conditions that must be met before a test phase or project can begin.
- Test Plan: A document detailing the approach to testing a software product, including the entry and exit criteria.
- Project Closure: The final phase of a project, which can only be reached when the exit criteria have been met.
- Quality Assurance: The process of ensuring a product meets the specified requirements, often involving the use of exit criteria.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exit criteria
- Wikipedia's article - Exit criteria
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