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VERSION HISTORY
[Provide information on how the development and distribution of the Test Plan, up
to the final point of approval, was controlled and tracked. Use the table below to
provide the version number, the author implementing the version, the date of the
version, the name of the person approving the version, the date that particular
version was approved, and a brief description of the reason for creating the
revised version.]
Version Implemented Revision Approved Approval Reason
# By Date By Date
1.0 <Author name> <mm/dd/yy> <name> <mm/dd/yy> Test Plan draft
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1.1 PURPOSE OF THE TEST PLAN DOCUMENT [Describe the deliverables that will result from the testing process (documents,
reports, charts, etc.).]
[Provide the purpose of the Test Plan Document. This document should be
tailored to fit a particular projects needs.] 2.8 TEST SUSPENSION / RESUMPTION CRITERIA
The Test Plan document documents and tracks the necessary information [Describe the suspension criteria that may be used to suspend all or portions of
required to effectively define the approach to be used in the testing of the projects testing. Also describe the resumption criteria that may be used to resume testing.]
product. The Test Plan document is created during the Planning Phase of the
project. Its intended audience is the project manager, project team, and testing 2.9 TEST ENVIRONMENTAL / STAFFING / TRAINING NEEDS
team. Some portions of this document may on occasion be shared with the [Describe any specific requirements needed for the testing to be performed
client/user and other stakeholder whose input/approval into the testing process is (hardware/software, staffing, skills training, etc).)]
needed.
3 CONFORMANCE TESTING
2 COMPATIBILITY TESTING
3.1 TEST RISKS / ISSUES
2.1 TEST RISKS / ISSUES
[Describe the risks associated with product testing or provide a reference to a
[Describe the risks associated with product testing or provide a reference to a document location where it is stored. Also outline appropriate mitigation strategies
document location where it is stored. Also outline appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans.]
and contingency plans.]
3.2 ITEMS TO BE TESTED / NOT TESTED
2.2 ITEMS TO BE TESTED / NOT TESTED
[Describe the items/features/functions to be tested that are within the scope of this
[Describe the items/features/functions to be tested that are within the scope of this test plan. Include a description of how they will be tested, when, by whom, and to
test plan. Include a description of how they will be tested, when, by whom, and to what quality standards. Also include a description of those items agreed not to be
what quality standards. Also include a description of those items agreed not to be tested.]
tested.]
Item to Test Test Description Test Date Responsibility
Item to Test Test Description Test Date Responsibility
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Signature: Date:
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Title:
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Signature: Date:
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Title:
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