Test planning work products are crucial for organizing and guiding the testing process. They ensure that testing is carried out systematically, efficiently, and effectively. Here are some key test planning work products:
1. Test Plan Document:
- Description: A high-level document that outlines the overall approach and objectives for testing.
- Contents: Objectives, scope, test items, features to be tested, features not to be tested, test strategy, test criteria, resource allocation, schedule, risk management, and test deliverables.
2. Test Strategy:
- Description: A high-level document that outlines the general testing approach.
- Contents: Testing levels, types of testing, test design techniques, configuration management, and test environment requirements.
3. Test Scope:
- Description: Defines the boundaries of the testing activities.
- Contents: Features to be tested, features not to be tested, integration points, and any dependencies.
4. Test Objectives:
- Description: Specifies what the testing aims to achieve.
- Contents: Specific, measurable goals such as finding defects, verifying functionalities, ensuring performance, and validating user requirements.
5. Test Schedule:
- Description: A timeline for all testing activities.
- Contents: Milestones, deliverables, start and end dates, and dependencies.
6. Resource Plan:
- Description: Identifies the human, hardware, and software resources needed for testing.
- Contents: Roles and responsibilities, resource availability, skill sets required, and any additional tools or environments needed.