What is IEEE 829? (This standard is important for Software Test Documentation-Why?)

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  • Jun 6th, 2005
 

Common set of standardised documents the IEEE developed the 829 Standard for Software Test Documentation for any type of software testing, including User Acceptance Testing.  
 
 
 
There are eight document types in the IEEE 829 standard, which can be used in three distinct phases of software testing: 
 
1. Preparation Of Tests 
Test Plan: Plan how the testing will proceed.  
Test Design Specification: Decide what needs to be tested.  
Test Case Specification: Create the tests to be run.  
Test Procedure: Describe how the tests are run.  
Test Item Transmittal Report: Specify the items released for testing.  
2. Running The Tests 
Test Log: Record the details of tests in time order.  
Test Incident Report: Record details of events that need to be investigated.  
3. Completion of Testing 
Test Summary Report: Summarise and evaluate tests.

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