Planning Phase of STLC Flashcards
1
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What is the test plan?
A
It is the blueprint for running the tests needed to ensure the software is working properly
2
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What are the elements of a test plan?
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- Test Strategy
- Test Scenario
- Test Environment
- Test Scope
- Objectives
- Estimation
- Deadlines
- Resources
- Schedule
- Exit Criteria
3
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Describe Test Strategy
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- It includes all the test methodologies that will be implemented per requirement
- It cannot be done by a single dev, it is done by the whole team
4
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Describe Test Scenario
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- Focuses on one function of the app
- Has a sequence to get the user to a targeted function
- Each end-to-end test represents one scenario
- Every QA will be assigned a different scenario
5
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Describe Test Environment
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- It describes how the physical environment is set up
- The physical attributes needed to conduct the test
- Will include tools, software access, devices, etc.
6
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Describe Test Scope
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It is the targeted area of testing. An example would be a login button
7
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Describe Objectives
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- It is the purpose of the test, what we are trying to achieve with testing.
- It is done on the project level, not element by element (meaning overall purpose)
8
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Describe Estimation
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How long it will take to complete testing each element one by one
9
Q
What is Estimation based on?
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- QA experience
- Number of scenarios
- Test environment
- STLC process
10
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Describe Deadlines
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- Date by which the project needs to be submitted
- Specifically refers to STLC for us
11
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Describe Resources
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Manpower, how many people and how much time there is for the project
12
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Describe Schedule
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- Explains what the QA will be testing one requirement at a time from day one from start to finish
- Tells you on the calendar what day to what day they will complete each requirement, one by one
- Schedule will include deadline, but not the other way around
13
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What is the difference between Estimation and Schedule?
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- Estimation is done one requirement at a time
- Estimation makes the schedule more specific
14
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Describe Exit Criteria
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- Conditions given by the client that must be met before we hand over the product and can sign off
- Set by PO, comes from RD
