Description: Functional Risk Testing is a set of techniques used in software development to identify and assess the risks associated with an application’s functionalities. These tests focus on determining how different features of the software may fail and what impact each failure would have on the system and users. Through thorough analysis, risks are prioritized based on their likelihood of occurrence and severity, allowing development and quality assurance teams to focus their efforts on the most critical areas. This proactive approach not only helps improve software quality but also optimizes resource use by directing attention to issues that can truly affect user experience. Functional Risk Testing is especially relevant in environments where safety and reliability are paramount, such as in financial, healthcare, or critical infrastructure applications. By integrating these tests into the software development lifecycle, a culture of quality is fostered, and unpleasant surprises are minimized in later stages of development or, worse, after the product is launched to the market.
