9 Test Plan Template

Test Plan Template Overview

• A test plan document outlines the strategy to successfully carry out the testing of the Application Under Test (AUT)
• It includes the scope of the project testing, giving an idea of what will be covered in the test plan

Scope of Testing

• Defines the approved work for the testing team
• Facilitates reporting and describes areas included and excluded from testing
• Includes features to be tested and those not to be tested, along with reasons for exclusion

Test Strategy

• Describes the overall approach to testing
• Mentions various techniques, methodology, and testing levels and types
• Includes the number of testing rounds and defect-tracking process
• Lists the tools to be used for testing

Environmental Needs

• Defines the hardware and software requirements for testing
• Includes specific devices and software versions
• Mentions the tools to be used for testing

Staffing and Training Needs

• Identifies the required resources and training needed for efficient testing execution
• Provides a better idea of the total time and cost involved in training

Test Schedule and Estimation

• Includes details about the target start and end date of test execution
• Provides a detailed schedule of testing milestones, activities, and deadlines

Test Deliverables

• Defines the list of documents/artifacts to be delivered during the testing life cycle
• Includes the schedule and timeline for preparation and submission of these artifacts

Exit Criteria

• Describes the conditions that must be satisfied before the test is completed

Suspension and Resumption Criteria

• Describes the conditions when testing needs to be suspended and when it can be resumed

Responsibilities

• Details the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in testing

Risk and Contingencies

• Defines pre-identified risks and associated mitigation plans
• Describes actions to be taken when a hazard occurs

Assumptions

• Describes the assumptions to be considered during the test phase

Test References

• Lists the documents that can be referred to during testing, such as UI design, user stories, and system design documents

Review and Approvals

• Includes the names of people who should review and approve the test plan document
• Mentions the person who should sign off the testing phase

Understanding the test plan approach and scope for effective testing of the Application Under Test.