Test Environment

Test Environment is the specific configuration of hardware, software, and network settings where testing is conducted. Its primary purpose is to closely simulate the production environment to ensure that the application functions as expected when it is released.

Example: To test a new mobile banking app, a Test Environment would be set up. This includes a server with the same operating system and patches as the live server, a clone of the production database (with sensitive user data anonymized), and specific versions of mobile operating systems and browsers (e.g., iOS 17 on Safari and Android 14 on Chrome) to ensure compatibility.