Primary definition
A test methodology that assumes no knowledge of the internal structure and implementation detail of the assessment object. Also known as black box testing. Source: NIST SP 800-53A Rev 1
Also known asblack box testing · functional testing · behavioral testing · opaque box testing · closed box testing
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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A test methodology that assumes no knowledge of the internal structure and implementation detail of the assessment object. Also known as black box testing. Source: NIST SP 800-53A Rev 1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Basic Testing. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/basic-testing
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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