Test Plan Format:
Test Plan ID: Unique number of name for future reference.
Introduction: About Project & Testing
Test Items: Names of all modules in that project
Features to be Tested: Names of modules to prepare test cases for testing.
Features not to be Tested: Names of modules to copy test cases from test case data base.
3, 4, 5 specifies "what to test?"
Approach: Selected list of test factors by Project Manager and select list of testing techniques to be applied.
Entry Criteria:
Testing environment establised
Test cases prepared
Received build from developers
Suspension Criteria:
Testing environment is not working due to repair
sudden changes in customer requirements
pending defects are more
Exit Criteria:
all modules tested
all types of tests applied
all major bugs resolved
Test Environment: Required software and hardware to conduct testing on this project including testing tools.
Test Deliverables: List of documents to be prepared by testing engineers.
6 to 11 specifies "how to test?"
Staff & Training Needs: Names of selected test engineers and required number of training sessions.
Responsibilities: Work allotments to above selected test engineers
12 & 13 specifies "who to test?"
Schedule: Dates and time
14 specifies "when to test?"
Risks & Mitigation: The list of risks and solutions to overcome.
Approvals: Signatures of test lead and project manager.