QA Testing & Documentation

Purpose

Outlines the overall strategy for testing, including objectives, scope, resources, timelines, and testing criteria.

Contents

Test objectives, scope, methodology, test schedule, resource requirements, and risk management.

Test Cases

Purpose: Defines specific conditions and steps to test functionalities of the software.

Contents: Test case ID, description, preconditions, test steps, expected results, and actual results.

Test Scripts

Purpose: Provides detailed instructions for executing automated tests.

Contents: Scripts for automated test tools, including code snippets, setup instructions, and expected outputs.

Test Data

Purpose: Includes sample data used during testing to validate the software’s functionality.

Contents: Data sets, input values, and expected outcomes for various test scenarios.

Bug Reports

Purpose: Documents defects or issues found during testing.

Contents: Bug ID, description, severity, steps to reproduce, screenshots, and status.

Test Execution Report

Purpose: Summarizes the results of testing activities.

Contents: Summary of executed tests, passed/failed results, test coverage, and overall quality assessment.

Test Summary Report

Purpose: Provides an overview of the testing phase, including key findings and recommendations.

Contents: Summary of test results, defect trends, testing coverage, and any unresolved issues.

Test Closure Report

Purpose: Concludes the testing phase, documenting lessons learned and final status.

Contents: Final testing outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future testing.

Structured Approach

Ensures comprehensive testing coverage and consistency.

Traceability

Links test cases to requirements, making it easier to verify that all requirements are met.

Communication

Facilitates clear communication of test results and defects among team members and stakeholders.

Documentation

Provides a historical record of testing activities and outcomes for future reference.