4.12 Test Systems and Processes
Objective
Test systems and processes and trace test cases and results in the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
View Best PracticesTask Activities
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Develop Test Plans and Scripts (Integration, System, Regression, Performance/Stress, User Acceptance, 508, Smoke)
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Plan and develop test data
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Execute tests for each test cycle
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Record, correct, and report defects in Test Defect Log
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Perform regression test
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Develop Test Results Report for each test cycle, confirm exit criteria have been met, and document results in RTM
4.12 Best Practices
- Sequence System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) testing with mock conversions to be able to test with quality data to validate both system functionality and reports/data
- Implement a consolidated defect tracking tool for use by both provider and customer during test planning; agree upon implementation tools (like requirements management and defect tracking tools) in the Provider Agreement
- Leverage the RTM to map and trace requirements, test cases, and test scripts
- Involve testing team members in requirements sessions to understand requirements better
- Use the Test Defect Log to create test case and associated test scripts for each requirement, and define tester and test acceptance criteria. Log, track, and assign ownership for resolution of test issues to address outstanding items
- Use the Test Results Report to document tested system functions, completed test case percentages, and a mapped user story and test issue list including resolved and outstanding defects. Determine test acceptance and readiness of system for next steps
Stakeholders
Customer
- Program Manager
- Technical Lead/Solution Architect
- Development Team
- Functional Lead
- Test Lead
- Test Team
Provider
- Program Manager
- Technical Lead/Solution Architect
- Development Team
- Functional Lead
- Test Lead
- Test Team
Inputs
- Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Target State Concept of Operations
- Technical Strategy
- Interface Control Document
- Target State Process Flows
- Baselined List of ID Credentials
Outputs
- Test Plan
- Test Scripts
- Test Results Report
- Test Defect Log
- Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)