A test strategy lays out the overall approach and objectives for testing, ensuring they are in harmony with the project's goals. This alignment is critical because it ensures that the testing efforts support the broader project aims, focusing on delivering quality and value to the stakeholders. It sets the direction, scope, resources, and timeline for the testing activities.

During Performance Testing, the system's performance is evaluated under various conditions to ensure it meets the desired criteria. Metrics like throughput (transactions per second or tasks per time unit), response times (how long it takes to respond to a request), and resource utilization (CPU, memory usage) are key indicators that help testers understand the system's performance behavior.

The primary objective of the Test Planning phase is to define the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for the testing activities. It involves determining what will be tested, who will do the testing, how the testing will be managed, and the criteria for success. This foundation helps guide all subsequent testing activities.

Screen readers are software applications that convert digital text into synthesized speech. They are primarily used by users with visual impairments, including blindness, to access content on computers and the web. While there are other assistive technologies for other types of impairments, screen readers specifically cater to those who cannot see or read screen content normally.

A baseline in Configuration Management refers to a set point, a reference, or a snapshot of the product at a particular stage of its development. It serves as a benchmark against which subsequent changes, iterations, or versions can be compared, measured, and tracked.

A security audit is a systematic evaluation of an organization's information systems. The primary goal is to check whether the system's security measures align with established security policies and best practices. It ensures the organization meets required security standards and mitigates risks.

Continuous Integration (CI) involves frequently integrating code changes, often several times a day, into a shared repository. Automated builds and tests are run to detect integration issues early, allowing teams to address them when they're easier and less costly to fix, rather than facing integration problems during the final stages of development.

In incremental integration testing, "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches signify the sequence and direction of integration. "Top-down" begins with the main function and progressively integrates modules, whereas "bottom-up" starts with modules, integrating them into the main function.

Distributed teams, especially across different time zones, can face multiple Configuration Management challenges. There might be a time lag in version updates, leading to potential code conflicts. Teams might use tools differently or even different versions of tools. Additionally, environment setups might differ, leading to the "works on my machine" problem. Effective communication, standardized tools, and periodic sync-ups can help address these issues.

False positives refer to warnings or indications produced by automated static analysis tools that are not actual issues in the code. While they can cause initial concern, upon review, they turn out to be irrelevant or incorrect. It's essential to distinguish them from real issues to ensure productive and accurate software testing.