Fault-based testing without the need of oracles

There are two fundamental limitations in software testing, known as the reliable test set problem and the oracle problem. Fault-based testing is an attempt by Morell to alleviate the reliable test set problem. In this paper, we propose to enhance fault-based testing to alleviate the oracle problem a...

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Published in:Information and software technology 2003-01, Vol.45 (1), p.1-9
Main Authors: Chen, T.Y., Tse, T.H., Zhou, Z.Q.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer science
Fault tolerance
Fault-based testing
Metamorphic testing
Methods
Oracle problem
Software
Studies
Symbolic execution
Testing
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Summary:There are two fundamental limitations in software testing, known as the reliable test set problem and the oracle problem. Fault-based testing is an attempt by Morell to alleviate the reliable test set problem. In this paper, we propose to enhance fault-based testing to alleviate the oracle problem as well. We present an integrated method that combines metamorphic testing with fault-based testing using real and symbolic inputs.
ISSN:0950-5849
1873-6025
DOI:10.1016/S0950-5849(02)00129-5