Test Artifacts comparises
- Test Plan
- Test Case
- Test Script
- Test Data
- Test Suite
- Test Harness
- Test Report
Test Defects
- Defects
- Defect Severity
- Defect Probability
- Defect Priority
- Defect Life Cycle
- Defect Report
A software Test Plan is a document describing the testing scope and activities. It is the basis for formally testing any software /product in a project.
Test plan is a document describing the scope,approach,resource and schedule of intended test activities. It identifies amongst others test items, the features to be tested, the testing tasks, who will do each task, degree of tester independence, the test environment, the test design techniques and entry and exit criteria to be used, and the rationale for their choice, any risks requiring contingency planning. It is a record of the test planning process.
- Master test plan: A test plan that typically addresses multiple test levels.
- Phase test plan: A test plan that typically addresses one test phase.
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