Unit 3
Unit 3
Unit 3
Introduction to Test
Planning
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Importance of Test Planning
1 Reduces Risks 2 Improves Efficiency
Test planning helps identify potential issues A well-defined plan streamlines the testing
early in the development cycle, minimizing process, making it more efficient and cost-
risks and reducing rework. effective.
Test planning should prioritize Prioritize testing efforts based Test planning should be a
user-centric testing, ensuring on the identified risks. Areas continuous process. Learn
the software meets user with higher potential impact from previous tests and adjust
expectations and solves real- should be tested more the plan based on evolving
world problems. thoroughly. requirements.
Test Planning Process
Requirements Analysis 1
Thoroughly analyze user stories and
functional specifications to identify the
scope of testing. 2 Test Case Design
Develop detailed test cases that cover
various scenarios and test objectives.
Test Environment Setup 3 Include expected outcomes and steps for
Prepare the necessary testing each case.
environment, including hardware,
software, and data, to ensure realistic 4 Test Execution and Reporting
testing conditions. Execute test cases, record results, and
generate comprehensive reports to track
Test Closure 5 progress and identify defects.
Evaluate test results, document lessons
learned, and finalize the test planning
process.
Identifying Test Objectives
Functionality
Ensure that all features and functionalities of the software operate as intended.
Performance
Evaluate the software's performance under various loads and conditions,
including speed, responsiveness, and stability.
Security
Test the software's security mechanisms to identify vulnerabilities and ensure
data protection.
Usability
Evaluate the software's ease of use and user experience to ensure it is
intuitive and user-friendly.
Defining Test Strategies
Black Box Testing
Focuses on testing the software's functionality
without knowing its internal structure or code.
Documentation
Maintain comprehensive documentation of the test plan, including test cases, test results,
and defect reports.
Collaboration
Encourage collaboration between testers and developers to address issues and improve the
overall testing process.