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The Test Plan Document

The Test Plan Document describes the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of the testing activities.

It is composed of the following 16 Sections:

  1. Test plan identifier
  2. Introduction
  3. Test items
  4. Features to be tested
  5. Features not to be tested
  6. Approach
  7. Item pass/fail criteria
  8. Suspension criteria and resumption requirements
  9. Test deliverables
  10. Testing tasks
  11. Environmental needs
  12. Responsibilities
  13. Staffing and training needs
  14. Schedule
  15. Risks and contingencies
  16. Approvals