Definition

• Provides structured testing process

• Ensures requirement validation

• Detects defects early

• Reduces production risk

• Improves software quality

Test Planning Includes:

• Define testing objectives

• Identify scope

• Create test strategy

• Resource planning

• Risk analysis

• Define entry & exit criteria

Deliverables:

• Test Plan Document

• Test Strategy Document

Test Control Activities:

• Monitor progress

• Compare planned vs actual

• Track defects

• Take corrective actions

• Report status to stakeholders

Test Analysis (WHAT to Test)

• Analyze requirements

• Identify test conditions

• Define test objectives

Test Design (HOW to Test)

• Prepare test scenarios

• Write test cases

 Deliverable:

• Test Scenario Document

Activities:

• Create detailed test cases

• Prepare test data

• Define expected results

• Set up test environment

Deliverable:

• Test Case Document

Activities:

• Execute test cases

• Compare expected vs actual results

• Log defects

• Perform retesting

• Perform regression testing

 Deliverables:

• Defect Report

• Test Execution Report

Exit Criteria:

• All planned test cases executed

• No critical defects open

• Test coverage achieved

 Reporting Includes:

• Test summary report

• Defect statistics

• Quality status

• Final recommendation

Activities:

• Archive test documents

• Analyze test metrics

• Conduct lessons learned meeting

• Knowledge sharing

Purpose:

• Improve future projects

• Avoid repeated mistakes