Free Test Plan Format for Software Testing Template
Test Plan Format for Software Testing
1. Test Plan Identifier
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Provide a unique identifier for the test plan (e.g.,
ProjectName_TestPlan_Version).
2. Introduction
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A brief overview of the test plan.
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Objectives of testing.
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Product scope and focus.
3. Test Items
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List all features or components to be tested.
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Include version numbers or build details.
4. Features to be Tested
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Specify which features or functionalities are within scope.
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Provide references to related requirements documents.
5. Features Not to be Tested
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Explicitly mention features that are out of scope.
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Provide reasons for exclusion.
6. Test Approach
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Define the testing levels: Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance.
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Describe testing techniques: Black-box, White-box, Regression.
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Specify tools and environments for testing.
7. Item Pass/Fail Criteria
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Define the criteria for determining if a test item passes or fails.
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Include metrics or thresholds.
8. Suspension and Resumption Criteria
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Conditions under which testing will be suspended.
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Criteria for resuming testing after suspension.
9. Test Deliverables
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List all documents and artifacts to be delivered, such as:
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Test cases
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Test scripts
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Test results
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Defect reports
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Test summary report
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10. Testing Tasks
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Define all tasks involved in the testing process.
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Assign responsibilities for each task.
11. Environmental Needs
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Specify hardware, software, network configurations, and tools required for testing.
12. Roles and Responsibilities
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Define the roles of team members involved in testing.
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Include responsibilities for test preparation, execution, and defect management.
13. Schedule
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Provide a timeline for testing activities.
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Include milestones and deadlines.
14. Risks and Contingencies
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Identify potential risks in the testing process.
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Plan mitigation strategies.
15. Approval
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Include a section for stakeholders to approve the test plan.
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Specify names, roles, and signature lines.
