Workflow Templates: Test Plan Checklist

Test Strategy and Objectives

Define the scope and objectives of testing activities

Identify test criteria and the exit criteria

Determine the test approach and methodology

Test Resources

Allocate roles and responsibilities to the test team

Identify required testing tools and environments

Establish training needs for team members

Test Planning

Develop a detailed test schedule including milestones

Define the test levels and cycles

Plan the test case creation and review process

Test Environment

Ensure hardware and software requirements are met

Set up the test environment and maintain its integrity

Establish a process for tracking environment availability

Risk Management

Identify potential risks to the test plan

Develop mitigation strategies for identified risks

Plan for test contingencies

Communication and Reporting

Define the communication protocol within the team and with stakeholders

Create templates for test reporting and documentation

Plan regular status meetings and reporting intervals

Requirements and Traceability

Verify that all requirements are testable

Map each test case to corresponding requirements

Ensure traceability throughout the testing process

Test Data Management

Determine the requirements for test data

Plan for test data creation, maintenance, and disposal

Ensure data privacy and security compliance

Quality Control

Define quality metrics and acceptance criteria

Implement a review process for test artifacts

Plan for static testing and quality assurance activities

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