Test Scenario

Template
Version 1.3 14 JAN 2008

Using This Template

The companion tool, Test Scenario Instructions, provides detailed direction for completing this
template. This and other Framework Extension tools are available at
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1. Delete the template title page (previous page) and this page.
2. Replace [bracketed text] on the cover page (next page) with your project and agency
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3. Replace [bracketed text] in the tool header area at the top of page i (Contents page) with
the same project and agency information as on the cover page.
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4. Complete the entire template. Each section contains abbreviated instructions, shown in
italics, and a content area. The content area is marked with a placeholder symbol () or
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areas.

Note: Please do not remove the italicized instructions.

5. Update the table of contents by right-clicking and selecting Update Field, then Update
entire table.
TEXAS PROJECT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK

TEST SCENARIOS PLAN

[Agency/Organization Name]

[PROJECT NAME]

VERSION: [Version Number]

Approver Name

Title

REVISION DATE: [Date]

Signature

Date

Contents
Section 1. Overview............................................................................................ 1
Section 2. Test Identifier......................................................................................2

Section 3. Requirements Traceability Matrix.......................................................3

Section 4. Test Scenario Summary.....................................................................4
Section 5. Test Scenarios...................................................................................5
Section 6. References......................................................................................... 9
Section 7. Glossary...........................................................................................10
Section 8. Revision History...............................................................................11
Section 9. Appendices......................................................................................12

Section 1. Overview
Provide high-level introductory information on the test scenarios for the product being
tested.

Section 2.

Test Identifier

Specify the method used for identifying test scenarios, procedures, descriptions, and
other test information.

Section 3.

Requirements Traceability Matrix

Provide a reference to the location of the matrix that specifies the traceability of
requirements (as documented in the System Requirements Specification and Software
Requirements Specification) to design components, code components, test scenarios,
test descriptions, and test procedures. If data sets or other test-related information are
identified, then show the traceability of these items as well.

Section 4.

Test Scenario Summary

Provide a summary of the test effort, listing the total number of test scenarios to be
executed, the total number of test descriptions for each test scenario, and the total
number of test procedures to be executed for each test description.
Use the PASS/FAIL column to indicate the status of the associated test scenario once it
is executed.
PASS / FAIL

Test
Scenario ID

Total Test Descriptions for this Scenario

Total Test Procedures for this Scenario

Section 5.

Test Scenarios

Customize the following sections to contain the test scenarios and their associated test
descriptions and test procedures. Each subsection should be labeled sequentially and
titled appropriately for a specific test scenario, description, and procedure.

5.1 Test Scenario ProjName100000

Describe the test scenario to be tested.

5.1.1 Test Description ProjName100100

Describe the test to be performed to assure the correctness of a specific functionality
contained within its associated test scenario.
Use the PASS/FAIL column to indicate the status of the associated test once it is
executed.
PASS / FAIL

Sequence of
Execution #

Procedure

Setup / Initialization

Data

5.1.1.1 Test for Test Description 100100 Sequence Item 1 Test Procedure
100101 Summary
Provide an overview of the test procedure used in Step 1 of the testing to satisfy Test
Description 100100.

5.1.1.2 Setup/Initialization/Special Instructions for ProjNameSetup000001 for

Test Description 100100 Sequence Item 1 Test Procedure 100101
Describe the setup, initialization, and other special instructions specific to this test.

5.1.1.3 Data for ProjNameData000012 for Test Description 100100 Sequence

Item 1 Test Procedure 100101
Specify file names for data or the actual data required to execute Step 1 Test
Procedure 100101.

5.1.1.4 Steps for Test Description 100100 Sequence Item 1 Test Procedure
100101
Specify the steps for executing Test Procedure 100101.
Use the PASS/FAIL column to indicate the status of the associated step.
PASS / FAIL

Test Procedure 100101 Step

END OF TEST PROCEDURE

5.1.1.5 Expected Results for Test Description 100100 Sequence Item 1 Test
Procedure 100101
Specify the results that indicate that the test of the item is successful.

5.1.2 Test Description ProjName100200

Describe the test to be performed to assure the correctness of a specific functionality
contained within its associated test scenario.
Use the PASS/FAIL column to indicate the status of the associated test once it is
executed.
PASS / FAIL

Sequence of
Execution #

Procedure

Setup / Initialization

Data

5.1.2.1 Test for Test Description 100200 Sequence Item 1 Test Procedure
100201 Summary
Provide an overview of the test procedure used in Step 1 of the testing to satisfy Test
Description 100200.

5.1.2.2 Setup/Initialization/Special Instructions for ProjNameSetup000001 for

Test Description 100200 Sequence Item 1 Test Procedure 100201
Describe the setup, initialization, and other special instructions specific to this test.

5.1.2.3 Data for ProjNameData000012 for Test Description 100200 Sequence

Item 1 Test Procedure 100201
Specify file names for data or the actual data required to execute Step 1 Test
Procedure 100201.

5.1.2.4 Steps for Test Description 100200 Sequence Item 1 Test Procedure
100201
Specify the steps for executing Test Procedure 100201.
Use the PASS/FAIL column to indicate the status of the associated step.
PASS/ FAIL

Test Procedure 100101 Step

END OF TEST PROCEDURE

5.1.2.5 Expected Results for Test Description 100200 Sequence Item 1 Test
Procedure 100201
Specify the results that indicate that the test of the item is successful.

Section 6.

References

Identify the information sources referenced in the test scenarios and utilized in
developing the test scenarios.
Document No.

Document Title

Date

Author

Section 7.

Glossary

Define all terms and acronyms required to interpret the test scenarios properly.

Section 8.

Revision History

Identify document changes.

Version

Date

Name

Description

Section 9.

Appendices

Include any relevant appendices.