This richly illustrated reference takes you on a complete tour of the multi-dimensional software testing universe. The book offers you a practical understanding of essential software testing topics and their relationships and interdependencies. This unique resource provides a thorough overview of software testing and its purpose and value. It covers topics ranging from handling failures, faults, and mistakes, to the cost of fault corrections, "e;scoping"e; the test effort, using standards to guide testing. You find numerous examples and exercises in each chapter to help ensure your complete understanding of the material.