QA test plan

QA test plan

Test PlanThe test plan defines the objectives and scope of the testing effort, and identifies the methodology that your team will use to conduct tests. It also identifies the hardware, software, and tools required for testing and the features and functions that will be tested. A well-rounded test plan notes any risk factors that jeopardize testing and includes a testing schedule. The following are the likely components of a test plan:
1  Introduction

•   Test Plan Objectives
•   Project Overview
•   Document Overview

2 Review and Audits

•  Work Product
•  Client Inputs

3 Testing Scope

•  In Scope
•  Out Of Scope

4 Roles and Responsibilities 

• Training

5 Test Environment

•  Test Server
•  Test Client

6 Test Strategy

• System Test
• Performance Test
• Security Test
• Automated Test
• Stress and Volume Test
• Recovery Test
• Documentation Test
• Beta Test
• User Acceptance Test

7 Testing Workflow

8 Defect Management System

• Reporting of Bugs
• Fixing
• Regression
• Build Declaration

9  Test Schedule

10 Release Criteria

11 Suspension/Exit Criteria

12 Resumption Criteria

13 Dependencies

• Personnel Dependencies
• Software Dependencies
• Hardware Dependencies
• Test Data & Database

14 Risks

• Schedule
• Technical
• Management
• Personnel
• Requirements

15 Tools

 
16 Test Deliverables