Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - DUT

Device Under Task

Device Under Trial

Device Under Test

Device Under Testing

Before the product is sold

After the product is repaired

After the product is sold

During manufacturing

To test every single device

To gauge the typical lifespan of a product

To sell refurbished products

To conduct manual tests

Does the device turn on?

Is the size and shape within the acceptable range?

Does the screen work as expected?

Does the device accept input?

How long does the device run before encountering an error?

Does the device turn on?

Is the size and shape within the acceptable range?

Is the device's output correct?

Recycled

Repaired and reused

Sold as new products

Discarded

To test every device manually

To test random devices

To test only prototypes

To test devices after they are sold

Does the device turn on?

Is the size and shape within the acceptable range?

Does the screen work as expected?

Which component in the device is the first to fail?

What is the safe temperature range in which to operate the device?

Do other devices interfere with the operation of the device?

Does the device accept input?

How durable is the device when bumped or dropped?

Used for reliability testing

Sold or reused

Discarded

Recycled