Test ideas

Test ideas are hypotheses that testers generate to reveal information. And they usually come in the form of a question, and test ideas are informed by information we have about the product and perceived risks. Executing actions based upon a test idea to help reveal information.

Test ideas can help trigger other test ideas as well. And recording a test idea and notes can provide evidence of testing carried out too. Test ideas can bias you. 

The more you test, the more likely you are, to be biased towards a specific area or type of testing. Test ideas sometimes don't come naturally at all. It takes skill to help generate test ideas. 

Test idea examples: 

A test idea is more about the general thought of what to test in a software. They are often generic and it involves looking at the wider picture.