Term of the Moment
digital convergence
Definition: smoke test
A test of new or repaired equipment by turning it on. If it smokes... it is not working! Originally coined when smoke was introduced to check for leaks in newly manufactured containers and pipes, the term also refers to testing a software application for the first time. See testing types.
Smoke Test
Not the most sophisticated way to tell if something is working properly, but it is a sure guarantee that it is not.