15 How to write a good Test Summary Report?

Test Summary Report

• A Test Summary Report, also known as a Test Closure Report, provides a detailed account of the overall test results and defects.
• It aims to summarize the results of the entire testing process formally.
• The report is prepared at the end of a Testing project, or after the Testing cycle has been completed.
• Its prime objective is to explain the details of the Testing activities performed for the Project, to the respective stakeholders like Senior Management, Clients, etc.

Characteristics of a Test Summary Report

• The report should be concise and to the point.
• It should follow a standard template for easy review and understanding by stakeholders.
• The information captured in the report should be clear and concise.
• The report should provide detailed information about the testing activities wherever necessary.
• The information should not be abstract, but should provide a clear picture of the testing activities.

When to Create a Test Summary Report

• A test summary report is ideally created at the end of testing cycles, including details about regression tests.
• There should be enough time after submitting the report and before the product is shipped to the customers.

What to Include in a Test Summary Report

• The purpose of the testing, showing that the test object and the requirement were clear with the testing team.
• The regions and the functionalities of the product that were covered in testing.
• The product areas that were not covered in testing, along with associated reasons and expectations.
• A concise and relevant summary of the testing activities performed.