Test Plan Template

From last couple of days I am getting more request on Sample test plan.
So for your reference I am including one sample test plan template here.

Its a Index of Test plan only.
Each point will help you to elaborate your test plan step by step.
Take this as a guideline and develop a full Test plan for Your project.

Table of Contents :

1. Introduction
1.1. Test Plan Objectives

2. Scope
2.1. Data Entry
2.2. Reports File Transfer
2.3. File Transfer
2.4. Security

3. Test Strategy
3.1. System Test
3.2. Performance Test
3.3. Security Test
3.4. Automated Test
3.5. Stress and Volume Test
3.6. Recovery Test
3.7. Documentation Test
3.8. Beta Test
3.9. User Acceptance Test

4. Environment Requirements
4.1. Data Entry workstations
4.2 MainFrame

5. Test Schedule

6. Control Procedures
6.1 Reviews
6.2 Bug Review meetings
6.3 Change Request
6.4 Defect Reporting

7. Functions To Be Tested

8. Resources and Responsibilities
8.1. Resources
8.2. Responsibilities

9. Deliverables

10. Suspension / Exit Criteria

11. Resumption Criteria

12. Dependencies
12.1 Personnel Dependencies
12.2 Software Dependencies
12.3 Hardware Dependencies
12.3 Test Data & Database

13. Risks
13.1. Schedule
13.2. Technical
13.3. Management
13.4. Personnel
13.5 Requirements

14. Tools

15. Documentation

16. Approvals

Let me know if you still want example Test plan!!

Update: You can visit the latest updated article on Sample Test plan. You can also download pdf file version of this Test plan template on this post.




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  • 56 comments ↓

    #1 kalmali on 02.26.07 at 7:13 pm

    it would be of gr8 help if u can provide a sample n simple example of test plan.
    rgds.

    #2 Vijay on 04.10.07 at 5:37 am

    See the Resource section to get most of the testing templates including test plan and test case template.
    See all templates on below link:
    http://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/resources/

    #3 TEST PLAN OUTLINE - SURESHKUMAR.NET FORUMS on 06.19.07 at 5:30 pm

    […] TEST PLAN OUTLINE Guys here is the index test plan template If you want a descriptive sample test plan template for a project then contact me Regards, […]

    #4 Sailasri on 07.10.07 at 8:58 am

    As i am beginner ,i would like to know in depth of Test Strategies .
    Can you please provide me more details regarding all the strategies you have listed in the Test Plan Template.

    #5 Vijay on 07.10.07 at 10:10 am

    @- Sailasri
    ya in my coming posts I will definitely write on all the test strategies..

    #6 Sailasri on 07.11.07 at 10:39 am

    Can u mail me the test case samples how to write

    #7 SoftwareTesting and Quality assurance: Test plan sample on 07.28.07 at 6:55 am

    […] my previous article I have outlined Test plan Index. In this article I will elaborate that index to what each point mean to do. So this Test plan will […]

    #8 Aishwarya on 08.06.07 at 10:26 am

    What exactly is Suspension / Exit Criteria and Resumption Criteria ???

    #9 Venkat Ramana Reddy.M on 08.07.07 at 9:57 am

    A document describing the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended testing activities. It identifies test items, the features to be tested, the testing tasks, who will do each task, and any risks requiring contingency planning.

    #10 Venkat Ramana Reddy.M on 08.07.07 at 10:01 am

    Test Plan Template
    Its a Index of Test plan only.
    Each point will help you to elaborate your test plan step by step.
    Take this as a guideline and develop a full Test plan for Your project.
    Table of Contents:
    1. Introduction
    1.1. Test Plan Objectives
    2. Scope
    2.1. Data Entry
    2.2. Reports File Transfer
    2.3. File Transfer
    2.4. Security
    3. Test Strategy
    3.1. System Test
    3.2. Performance Test
    3.3. Security Test
    3.4. Automated Test
    3.5. Stress and Volume Test
    3.6. Recovery Test
    3.7. Documentation Test
    3.8. Beta Test
    3.9. User Acceptance Test
    4. Environment Requirements
    4.1. Data Entry workstations
    4.2 Mainframe
    5. Test Schedule
    6. Control Procedures
    6.1 Reviews
    6.2 Bug Review meetings
    6.3 Change Request
    6.4 Defect Reporting
    7. Functions To Be Tested
    8. Resources and Responsibilities
    8.1. Resources
    8.2. Responsibilities
    9. Deliverables
    10. Suspension / Exit Criteria
    11. Resumption Criteria
    12. Dependencies
    12.1 Personnel Dependencies
    12.2 Software Dependencies
    12.3 Hardware Dependencies
    12.3 Test Data & Database
    13. Risks
    13.1. Schedule
    13.2. Technical
    13.3. Management
    13.4. Personnel
    13.5 Requirements
    14. Tools
    15. Documentation
    16. Approvals

    #11 Vijay on 08.07.07 at 10:24 am

    @ Aishwarya:
    If in testing process any defect is found that is with high severity, the testing process may be suspended until that bug gets fixed and then resumed for further testing on solving the problem that caused testing to suspend.
    Exit criteria is used to stop the testing before release. Generally exit criteria is defined in terms of No. of test cases, Time to test, Testing Coverage, % of completed testing etc. On reaching any of defined criteria testing is stopped.

    P.S - Hey Guys Please refer post http://www.softwaretestinghelp.....templates/
    for detail Test plan Sample.

    #12 Jaskaran on 10.22.07 at 4:18 pm

    Above template for a software test plan has been very helpful.
    In my company I am asked to create an Automation test plan . It will be very helpful if i can have a template for automation test plan.
    Thanks in advance
    Jas

    #13 crunch on 10.23.07 at 11:37 pm

    hi,
    i want sample testcases , and sample testing project,
    can you please suggest me the websites,where i can find how to write testcases and examples ….
    thankyou verymuch for your help.

    #14 crunch on 10.23.07 at 11:49 pm

    hi,
    i want to know the frequently asked questions for a software tester role, and what do you suugest me in attending interviews,plz help me,
    thanks in advance

    #15 Harish on 10.24.07 at 6:11 am

    gIVE ME THR SAMPLE TEST PLAN DOCUMENT.

    #16 JaiPrakash on 12.19.07 at 11:54 am

    Can u mail me the test case samples how to write

    #17 Appasaheb on 01.09.08 at 10:44 am

    Can u mail me the test case samples how to write

    #18 Appasaheb on 01.09.08 at 10:46 am

    tell me through emial test case samples how to write

    #19 Sakthivelraja on 01.21.08 at 8:31 am

    Can u please send me the Automation Test Plan Document Sample…

    #20 priya on 02.02.08 at 6:53 am

    hi still i have doubts in “Test plan”
    i need clear explanation with examples
    for example we are having one small project how to implement the “test plan”
    plz explain clearly
    thanks in advance

    #21 merlin on 02.07.08 at 7:23 am

    OK

    #22 anu on 02.08.08 at 7:55 am

    hi….i want to know how to write a test case template with minimum of 13 to max of 20 columns

    #23 Priya on 02.20.08 at 10:58 am

    hi still i have doubts in “Test plan”
    i need clear explanation with examples
    for example we are having one small project how to implement the “test plan”
    plz explain clearly
    thanks in advance

    #24 Jaykay on 02.20.08 at 11:06 am

    Hi Priya, in this site itself in the downlods section u will get some samples pls look into it….

    #25 Jaykay on 02.20.08 at 11:10 am

    pls refer vijay’s reply to aishwarya

    http://www.softwaretestinghelp…..templates/

    #26 Baidahi on 03.04.08 at 7:50 am

    hi…..plz help me out giving a reply to the following question
    what is a defect? what are the different types of defects?hw can defects be tackle or solve?
    this question has been asked to me in the interview

    #27 Kirti on 03.21.08 at 11:36 am

    Hi,
    I want to gain practical knowledge on testing which is done in companies.Can any one help me out.I am a fresher in this field.

    #28 jk on 03.21.08 at 11:39 am

    Hello kirti,

    its difficult to explain in detail. ask question which u want to know. or else call us we will clarify, if u want!

    regards,
    jk

    #29 Micheal B. on 04.28.08 at 4:41 am

    hello

    #30 bharathi on 04.29.08 at 5:25 pm

    Hi,
    Thanks a lot for the info provided!
    can i please get the template for test plan and also test case??
    Thanks Again!

    #31 Tiger2k on 04.30.08 at 5:45 am

    Hi Bharathi,
    I dont know how to attach a file here, i have a test plan and also test case template, If you want i can share it with you.
    R u looking out for general test plan or performance test plan.
    Let me know.

    #32 jaykay on 04.30.08 at 6:36 am

    Hello Tiger2k,

    Am working as QA eng, as we don’t have proper testplan in our org..so pls send me the TP and TCs which you have. my mail id is jayakrishnamohan@gmail.com or pls paste that in this site itself, so that it will helpful for all..thanx in advance.

    #33 Tiger2k on 04.30.08 at 9:52 am

    Hey Jaykay,
    I have e-mailed vijay the sample test plan template.
    hopefully it should be uploaded very soon.
    however i will go ahead and e-mail you the test plan template.

    #34 jaykay on 04.30.08 at 10:15 am

    Ya I got it thank u very much.

    #35 Praveen on 05.07.08 at 9:09 am

    Hi,
    I have a doubt, In mainframe z series i need to install linux as OS and in linux i have to install cognos 8 and database as DB2 and i have to do beta testing of this product . Please tell me what are the steps or test cases to be consider for performing beta testing of these products. (In simple) to do beta testing on the above said products what are the test cases.Please mail me if any body know it, your reply is most valuable

    Thank you,
    Praveen.

    #36 SAVITA THAKUR on 05.19.08 at 5:07 am

    HI I NEED TEST CASES, TEST PLAN TEMPLATE AND SRS ………..AND PLEASE ADVISE ME WHAT CAN I DO TO BECOME A GOOD TESTER………….SAVITA THAKUR…9811573465……….PLEASE GUIDE ME,

    #37 Suresh Balakrishnan on 06.02.08 at 5:46 am

    Hi Savita,

    This is suresh working as a Test Engineer i think better you visit following Sites these are most helpful for you www.stickyminds.com, www.qastreet.com, www.sqa-guide.com, www.testinggeek.com.

    Thanks,
    Suresh Balakrishnan.

    #38 Beena on 06.11.08 at 2:06 pm

    Writing TC’s(PATTERN), Is it differs frm company 2 company? R s thr any std model 2 write the TC’s

    #39 Johnson Princily on 07.24.08 at 4:42 am

    i want to know about Database testing.

    #40 Ankit Misra on 08.06.08 at 12:33 pm

    I want a testing tamplate for Black Box Testing.
    Through I am easily make a test plan for any type of application.

    #41 ramesh on 08.06.08 at 7:33 pm

    I completed B.com(Commerce)
    will I have an Opportunity to Get Software Test Engineer
    Job

    #42 vinodkumar on 10.30.08 at 9:22 am

    I completed Bsc(computer science)
    will I have an Opportunity to Get Software Test Engineer
    Job

    #43 vinodkumar on 10.30.08 at 9:24 am

    i finished bsc computere science egliable for softwrae testing engineer

    #44 AASHIQ on 10.30.08 at 3:25 pm

    hi this is aashiq…from coimbatore…..am undergoing training on testing dept in hcl tech…i have to complete ICSQ certification…is there anyone in this website undergone this test could u please guide me..its my life….please help me out……and post any question that u have got in it……

    aashiq
    hcl tech

    #45 Ash on 12.15.08 at 5:39 am

    Q2. Which of the following is not decided in the test-planning phase?
    a) Schedules and deliverables
    b) Hardware and software
    c) Entry and exit criteria
    d) Types of test cases

    Q1. Deliverables of test design phase include all the following except:
    a) Test data
    b) Test data plan
    c) Test summary report
    d) Test procedure plan

    #46 Ash on 12.15.08 at 5:44 am

    Q1. Which of the following is not decided in the test-planning phase?
    a) Schedules and deliverables
    b) Hardware and software
    c) Entry and exit criteria
    d) Types of test cases

    Q2. Deliverables of test design phase include all the following except:
    a) Test data
    b) Test data plan
    c) Test summary report
    d) Test procedure plan

    #47 Rama Subramanian on 01.04.09 at 12:22 pm

    Hi

    Madhu! of this forum may kindly note that the email i send to the below email address return back with the messsage!
    Email id : mamadhu@techmahindra.com

    “This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.

    Delivery to the following recipients failed.

    mamadhu@techmahindra.com

    Kindly look into this!

    #48 dnyanesh on 01.07.09 at 7:27 am

    hello
    this very helpful guildline u have provided…
    it really help me lot..
    i think every test engg should folow this..
    dnyanesh

    #49 Asavari on 01.20.09 at 7:36 am

    Hi,
    Please tell me Which points should consider for creating test plan for web application

    #50 Test plan sample « Raveendran on 01.20.09 at 11:20 am

    […] my previous article I have outlined Test plan Index. In this article I will elaborate that index to what each point mean to do. So this Test plan will […]

    #51 saurabh on 03.13.09 at 6:29 am

    Hi I am saurabh can you provide me a example Test plan.

    Tahnks

    #52 rathna on 04.01.09 at 8:20 am

    hi…anyone give me example for
    1.how to write test case for web apllication created using visual studio 2005(front end asp.net& backend sql server 2005)
    2.the website i have created contains modules enquiry,courseware(course details),examination results and schedules
    3.explain with some examples

    #53 nandini on 05.19.09 at 11:43 am

    i am interested in software testing course ,pls anybody tell me whre is st course institute in navi mumbai or mumbai

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    #56 Sandip on 07.03.09 at 8:02 pm

    i need the name of the person who looks after placements and job opportunities in testing…coz i need some help regarding placements….im willing to pay reasonable for any opportunity provided..wud b waiting for an answer

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