White Box Testing

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Comprehensive Testing

NIST SP 800-137, NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1

Definition(s):

  A test methodology that assumes explicit and substantial knowledge of the internal structure and implementation detail of the assessment object. Also known as white box testing.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-137 under Comprehensive Testing

  See Comprehensive Testing.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-137

  (also known as clear box testing, glass box testing, transparent box testing, and structural testing) is a method of testing software that tests internal structures or workings of an application, as opposed to its functionality (i.e. black-box testing).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-192

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