Lesson 20 - Manual Testing Concepts - What is a Test Plan and its Key Components

Описание: Lesson 20 - Manual Testing Concepts - What is a Test Plan and its Key Components

A test plan is a formal document that outlines the objectives, scope, schedule, resources, and approach for a project's testing activities.

It acts as a blueprint to guide the testing team, ensure clarity and coordination among stakeholders, and define what will be tested, how, when, and by whom.

The plan is typically created by a QA manager, often in collaboration with other team members.

Key components of a test plan
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Scope:
Defines what will and will not be tested.

Objectives:
Specifies the goals of the testing, such as verifying functionality, discovering bugs, performance.

Approach:
Describes the testing methodologies

Resources:
Identifies the human, hardware, and software resources needed.

Schedule:
Outlines the timelines and deadlines for each testing phase.

Risks:
Lists foreseen risks and their mitigation plans.

Deliverables:
Specifies the documents and artifacts that will be produced, such as test cases, reports.

Entry and exit criteria:
Defines the conditions that must be met to start and end the testing phase.


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