In the context of software testing, “work products” refer to the various documents, reports, artifacts, and tools that are created and utilized throughout the testing process. These work products help ensure that the testing is thorough, well-documented, and effective in identifying and resolving defects. Here are some common work products in software testing:
1. Test Plan:
- Description: A comprehensive document outlining the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for the testing activities.
- Contents: Objectives, scope, test items, features to be tested, testing tasks, resource allocations, schedule, and risk management.
2. Test Cases:
- Description: Detailed descriptions of individual test scenarios, including the steps to execute, input data, and expected results.
- Contents: Test case ID, description, preconditions, test steps, test data, expected results, and actual results.
3. Test Scripts:
- Description: Automated scripts used for executing test cases using testing tools.
- Contents: Code or scripts