What Is the Test Plan?

Test plans are written dcuments that organize how testing software works.

Many researchers use testing software in order to test the effectiveness of many different things ranging from a computer program to a disaster-management plan. A test plan is a necessary part of testing software. It's the written description of how it functions.

Significance

The test plan is a written portion of a testing software description. It goes into depth about many aspects of how a certain testing software works including how and why it's process for testing works.

Aspects

The test plan includes features hat need to be tested, necessary tasks, the people responsible for carrying out each task and the environment for the test to be performed. Additionally, it includes design techniques for the test, any risk involved, and the rationale behind each test.

Examples

Test plans often describe the various aspects of software testing meant to ensure a computer application runs properly, website functions in its entirety, or a program is effective in completing what it was designed to do. Testing software can also measure non-digital things. For example, governments may use it to test the effectiveness of a defense plan or disaster management plan in hypothetical situations.

References

• Michigan CyberSecurity: Definitions
• Testing Standards: Living Glossary
• Project Perfect: Developing a Test Plan