Test Strategy Template v1.0
Test Strategy Template v1.0
TABLE OF CONTENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................................2
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................3
1.1. Purpose................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Project Overview................................................................................................................3
2. STRATEGY / APPROACH..................................................................................................3
2.1. Types of Testing..................................................................................................................3
2.2. Test Result & Defect management....................................................................................3
3. ASSUMPTIONS, RISKS AND DEPENDENCIES.............................................................3
4.1. Assumptions........................................................................................................................3
4.2. Risks.....................................................................................................................................3
4.3. Dependencies.......................................................................................................................3
4. DELIVERABLES...................................................................................................................4
5. APPROVALS..........................................................................................................................4
6. Appendix A: References........................................................................................................5
7. Appendix B: Key Terms........................................................................................................5
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<Project Name>
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Purpose
[Provide the purpose of the Test Strategy Document. This document should be
tailored to fit a particular project’s needs.]
The documents the necessary information required to effectively define the
approach to be used in the testing of the project’s product. The document is
created during Planning & Analysis phase of the project. Its intended audience is
the project manager and the project team. Some portions of this document may be
shared with other stakeholder whose input/approval into the testing process is
needed.
2. STRATEGY / APPROACH
2.1. Types of Testing
[Describe the various types/phases of testing to be performed and covered under
the scope of this project and a brief overview including who will be performing
the test. Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing,
Performance Testing etc ]
2.2. Test Result & Defect management
[Describe the approach to be used to track and report test results and how
defects/finding will be triaged.]
4.2. Risks
[Describe the risks associated with testing. Also outline appropriate mitigation
strategies and contingency plans.]
# Risk Probability Impact Mitigation
High High
High Medium
Medium Low
4.3. Dependencies
[Describe the key dependencies associated with testing.]
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4. DELIVERABLES
5. APPROVALS
The undersigned acknowledge they have reviewed the document and agree with
the approach it presents. Any changes to this will be coordinated with and
approved by the undersigned or their designated representatives.
[List the individuals whose signatures are required. Examples of such individuals
are Business Steward, Technical Steward, and Project Manager. Add additional
signature lines as necessary.]
__________________________________ Date:__________________
__________________________________ Date:__________________
6. Appendix A: References
[Insert the name, version number, description, and physical location of any
documents referenced for the creation of the Test Strategy document (Eg :
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