Test analysis is a crucial phase in the software testing lifecycle, involving the examination of test basis documents (like requirements, design specifications, and user stories) to identify test conditions and define test coverage. Here are the key work products produced during test analysis:
1. Test Basis Documentation:
- Description: Source documents that provide the foundation for test case creation.
- Contents: Requirements specifications, design documents, user stories, use cases, and any other relevant technical documentation.
2. Test Conditions:
- Description: Specific conditions or scenarios under which a test will be designed.
- Contents: Statements describing what will be tested, derived from the test basis documents. They detail conditions such as specific functionalities, performance criteria, or boundary conditions.
3. Traceability Matrix:
- Description: A document mapping test cases to their respective requirements to ensure coverage.
- Contents: Links between test cases, requirements, design specifications, and sometimes defects to ensure all requirements are tested.
4. Test Data Requirements:
- Description: Specification of the data needed for testing.
- Contents: Data sets needed for test execution, including specific values, data combinations, and conditions required to execute test cases effectively.