What Process For What Part?

Given the myriad of testing options available and the reams of testing specifications that exist today, how do you know what testing process should be used for a given component or system? What information is needed and what is the most efficient means of getting the desired results. This paper compares two accelerated testing methods with more traditional validation tools and examines the relationship between the information goals, the process used, the anticipated failure modes, and the equipment needed. A decision making algorithm will be proposed.