Table 1 Levels of importance for surveyed practices
From: Characterising the state of the practice in software testing through a TMMi-based process
1- Dispensable | Dispensable activity; does not need to be performed. |
2- Optional | Activity that not necessarily needs to be performed. |
3- Desirable | Activity that should be implemented, though may be put aside. |
4- Mandatory | Essential activity that must always be performed. |