Test Plan		 The test plan contains information about the purpose and goals of testing within the project. Additionally, the test plan identifies the strategies to be used to implement and execute testing and resources needed.
Worker: Test Designer
Template: Word Template

Purpose To top of page

The purpose of the test plan is to communicate the intent of the testing activities.   The following people use the test plan:

  • The End User Representative to verify that the appropriate test strategies are recommended, reflecting the use of the system or application as it is intended to be used
  • The Customer and Stakeholder to verify that the requirements for test are acceptable and prioritized appropriately. Additionally, the customer should verify the test strategy and test coverage.
  • The System Integrator and Implementer to verify that the requirements for test and test strategy are consistent with the implementation and development plans.
  • The Test Designer as input to the test design activity.

Brief Outline To top of page

1.    Introduction

Captures the purpose, background, and scope of testing for within the project

2.    Requirements for Test

Identifies the use cases and / or requirements that are the target of test. Additionally, for each requirement for test, and identification of the test risk and priority is included.

3.    Test Strategy

Identifies the type of tests and goals of each test to be implemented and executed. Additionally, the method of test, test criteria, and special considerations are identified.

4.    Resources

Identifies the resources necessary to support testing, including hardware, software, and people.

5.    Schedule / Milestones

Identifies the test schedules or milestones.

6.    Test Artifacts

Identifies and describes the different test artifacts and reports that are created and distributed during the test efforts. Additionally, information regarding their availability, distribution methods, and use an interpretation is provided.

Enclosed Documents To top of page

Test Hierarchy

Schedule

Timing To top of page

The initial test plan is created at the outset of the project and refined throughout the remainder of the lifecycle during each iteration.

Responsibility To top of page

A Test Designer is responsible for the integrity of the Test Plan, ensuring that:

  • The Test Plan accurately reflects the contents of the iteration.
  • The Test Plan contains the appropriate content and detail necessary to meet or achieve certification or approval.

The Test Designer uses the contents of the Test Plan to produce the following related artifacts:

Tailoring To top of page

The Test Plan (contents and format) may require modification to meet the needs of internal or external standards, guidelines, or oversight.

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