Introduction

This appendix contains a template for a Test Plan Document, guidance on its use, and where appropriate, examples of the typical contents of such a document. This template may be used as the basis of a Test Plan Document for a particular test phase.

As described in Chapter 4 (The Management and Planning of Testing), each testing project must generate a Test Plan as one of the documents produced prior to the commencement of the testing activities.

Where text appears within the body of the template in angle brackets (< >), this denotes a place marker, which must be replaced with the appropriate information for a particular testing phase.

Text that appears in italic type is provided for information only (such as illustrative examples), and should not appear in the final Test Plan Document.

Where references to “Appendices” appear within this appendix, these refer to other appendices in this book. The term “Annex” is used to refer to supplementary sections within this template.

The principal approach to be used in writing a Test Plan Document is to keep it brief and simple. Make best use of the supporting information presented in this book (such as the other relevant template appendices), as well as pertinent material from the appropriate testing phase chapters.

An electronic version of the template is available from the following URL: <us.cambridge.org/titles/052179546X> (or, assuming the role has been implemented, a copy may be obtained from the Testing Manager or equivalent role).