In this tutorial, we have provided a Sample Test Plan Template along with its contents. This Simple Test Plan Format will be helpful for you to write a detailed Test Plan.
We keep getting requests for Sample Test Plans frequently. Hence, we are including a sample Test Plan template here for your reference.
It’s a Test Plan index only. Each point in this index will help you elaborate on your testing plan in a step-by-step manner. Take this as a guide and develop a full Test Plan for your project.
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Table of Contents:
- Test Plan Template Table of Contents (TOC)
- #1) Introduction
- #2) Scope
- #3) Test Strategy (Approach)
- #4) Environmental Needs (Test Environment)
- #5) Staffing and Training Needs
- #6) Test Schedule and Estimation
- #7) Test Deliverables
- #8) Exit Criteria
- #9) Suspension and Resumption Criteria
- #10) Responsibilities
- #11) Risk and Contingencies
- #12) Assumptions
- #13) Test References
- #14) Review and Approvals
- Conclusion
Test Plan Template Table of Contents (TOC)
#1) Introduction
a) Test Plan Approach/Objective
This document includes and describes the information necessary to effectively define the strategy to successfully carry out the testing of the Application Under Test. This also includes the scope of the project testing.
It basically gives an idea of what will be covered in the test plan.
Example: This Test Plan is documented to describe the predefined scope, approach, resources (hardware & personnel), schedule of all the testing activities of the project STH Ecommerce, way of communication, and the risks associated with and corresponding mitigation plan.
#2) Scope
This section gives an insight into the approved work for the testing team and works as an excellent facilitator for reporting. It describes a list of overall areas which are included and excluded from the testing activity.
a) Features to be tested: This section defines a list of features/modules, functional or non-functional requirements of the Application Under Test, that need to be tested.
Example: The following features are to be tested:
- Login page
- Products
- Product details
- Shopping cart
b) Features NOT to be tested: This section defines a list of features/modules which are not to be tested. It also mentions the reason for exclusion.
Example: Payment using UPI need not be tested, as the feature is going to be disabled.
#3) Test Strategy (Approach)
This section describes the overall approach to testing. Various techniques which will be used for testing are mentioned. It also details the methodology and lists the different testing levels and testing types that will be carried out.
A number of rounds of testing to be carried out are also mentioned. It also mentions the defect-tracking process and the list of tools that will be used.
Example:
Test Types:
- API Testing: Test all the developed APIs even before they are integrated with the UI.
- UX Testing (Usability/User Experience Testing): Test the user-friendliness of the application.
- GUI Functional Testing: Test the features for functionality against requirements.
- Automation Testing: Run available automation scripts.
- Smoke Testing: Run smoke tests on each new build.
Test Levels:
- System Testing: Test the entire application as a whole.
- Acceptance Testing: The user tests the application.
#4) Environmental Needs (Test Environment)
This section defines the list of hardware and software requirements for testing. Make sure to detail specific devices and software versions. It also mentions the tools that will be used.
Example:
- Windows Server: Staging QA
- Operating System on Test Machines: Windows 10
- Browser (must have): Chrome – Last available version
- Network – Wi-Fi: So that laptops can be used for testing
- Jira: For bug tracking
#5) Staffing and Training Needs
In this section, it describes the required resources and training required (if any) for the efficient execution of testing. Identifying the training at the beginning provides a better idea of the total time and cost involved in training.
Example:
- Staffing
- Manual Testers: Tester1, Tester2
- QA Lead: Test Lead1
- Automation Tester: Auto Tester1, Auto Tester2
- Training
- Jira plugins are used for test case writing: 20 hours
#6) Test Schedule and Estimation
It includes details about the target start and end date of test execution, and a detailed schedule of all testing milestones, activities, and deadlines.
Example:
- Test case design:
- Start Date – <Test Case design start date>
- End Date – <Test Case design end date>
- Sign-in/Sign-up: 6 hours
- Shopping cart: 8 hours
#7) Test Deliverables
This section defines the list of all documents/artifacts that need to be delivered/prepared during the testing life cycle. It also needs to mention the schedule and timeline for the preparation and submission of these artifacts.
Example:
- Test Plan: Prepared and submitted before the start of the testing phase.
- Test Cases: Prepared and delivered during the test design phase.
- Bug Report: Prepared and shared at the end of each day throughout the execution cycle.
- Test Summary Report: Prepared and submitted at the end of the testing phase.
#8) Exit Criteria
This section of the document describes the conditions that must be satisfied before the test is completed.
Example: The following conditions can be considered
- All test cases are executed, exploratory testing is done and there are no functional bugs.
- All unresolved bugs are of low severity.
- No more than 10% of medium-severity bugs are unresolved.
#9) Suspension and Resumption Criteria
There might be some instances during test execution when testing cannot go ahead and needs to be suspended. This section of the test plan explicitly describes the conditions when the test execution has to stop and when it can be resumed.
Example: The following criteria can be considered
- Suspend testing when
- Critical (show-stopper) bugs are open – (e.g. login issues).
- An open bug blocks many of the test cases in the test suite.
- Testing can be resumed when
- Show stopper bug(s) are resolved and test cases can be executed.
#10) Responsibilities
It details a list of all the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in the testing.
Example:
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Manager1 | Test Manager | manager1@test1.com |
| TestLead1 | Test Manager | testLead1@test1.com |
| ManualTester1 | Manual Testing | manualTester1@test1.com |
#11) Risk and Contingencies
This section defines the pre-identified risks and associated mitigation plans. It basically describes the actions that can be taken when a hazard occurs.
Example:
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| QA Environment is down | Keep an alternate environment |
| Unplanned leaves | Monitor this risk |
| Lack of essential skill | Hire skilled resource or plan for an on the job training. |
#12) Assumptions
It describes the assumptions that need to be considered at the beginning or during the test phase.
Example:
- Application features are deployed and available for testing on time.
- License(s) of the tool(s) used were procured in time before the start of the testing phase.
#13) Test References
It details the documents that can be referred to.
Example:
- UI design – Figma
- User Stories
- Requirements/Specification document
- System Design document
#14) Review and Approvals
This section consists of the names of the people who should review and approve this document. It will also include the name of the person who should sign the project.
Example:
- Test Manager: Approve the test plan
- Project Manager: Signs off the testing phase
Conclusion
Test plan template and its components might differ from organization to organization, but what matters most is the intent and information mentioned in the test plan. It is important to keep the test plan document concise and very clear.
Hope you get some insight about the test plan template.
All the best!!
We hope this Test Plan Template would have been of immense help to you.
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please any one tell me how to write test plan for mobile calling status
Hi,
I want help that how to write acceptance test case? Which parameter will be very important for this test case? Is there any specific book basically describe acceptance test case, if yes please send me the URL to my email that is –
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Hi!
i do regression testing….we are not aware of how to write testcases and all..we use QC only to raise defcets.
Can you please help me in writing testcases.
and will regression testing experince only be sufficent for facing interviews…how should i prepare for interviews?
Hi All,
Please post me manual , DB and ETL testing related questions, I can able to help on this.
Thanks
hello
this very helpful guildline u have provided…
it really help me lot..
i think every test engg should folow this..
dnyanesh
hello
i got a question in the interview that what are the challenging situation did u face in the manual testing
Why are you asking a group the answer to an interview question that is based on YOUR Knowledge? If you don’t know, you don’t know.
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aashiq
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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
Thanks for the Information provided
hello
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
Can you please tell me what is the difference between Priority list and the critical path
I need to download testplan för DW whre can I find it?
Hi,
Can any one send me Test case and test plan with software example. prakash.aru@gmail.com
I completed B.com(Commerce)
will I have an Opportunity to Get Software Test Engineer
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hi,
i m new to testing field,so plz suggest me books name having test case n test plan ,SRS etc on some application e.g mobile app.,banking app etc.
thanks regards
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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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what is assumption in test plan ? give me detail explanation
I completed Bsc(computer science)
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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.
dude,thanx fo the infos. but i need a samle test plan that is for beginners.. a very descriptive one that specifically for module courseware. plssss… thanx so much.
What exactly is Suspension / Exit Criteria and Resumption Criteria ???
Please can you send me Test Template
i want to know about Database testing.
Good article
My email is averma33@yahoo.com I run testing courses email me
Can you help me how to create a test plan ?
hi…frnds…can any one tel me.. wat is scalability testing?
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Thanks,
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Hi, frds this is balu. i am searching the testing jobs. I am new for the platform. Any body pls send the sample testcase template. How to write the test case for button ,edit box etc. pls send detail test case .
Is Quality a part while preparing a test plan deliverable?
it would be of gr8 help if u can provide a sample n simple example of test plan.
rgds.
Priya,
i did not get your doubt !
I want a testing tamplate for Black Box Testing.
Through I am easily make a test plan for any type of application.
Hi can u provide me real time examples for regression testing,functional,system,retesting,integration,UAT testing etc, please
Please mail me the test case template at snehasish.career@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Snehasish
ya i am a fresher i need to know the process about manual testing in the company can any one help me what are the tasks will be given to the one year experience employee in the company
@Neetu
Could you please check your mail
Hi All,
Can any one send me the Test Plan Document as well as Template in real time example
@ 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 https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/test-plan-sample-softwaretesting-and-quality-assurance-templates/
for detail Test plan Sample.
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
Hi I am saurabh can you provide me a example Test plan.
Tahnks
Can u mail me the test case samples how to write
Hi Priya, in this site itself in the downlods section u will get some samples pls look into it….
can anybody help me to create a test plan on facebook?
@- Sailasri
ya in my coming posts I will definitely write on all the test strategies..
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.
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needed the same for Banking appl.
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Kindly look into this!
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.
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
Can anyone help with test plan & test scripts templates as well as explain how to do mapping very meticulously please?
See the Resource section to get most of the testing templates including test plan and test case template.
See all templates on below link:
https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/resources/
Hi,
I want to appear in certification exam in testing currently I am working in Testing team like QTP, Forti and Code Inspection(using CodeScrollInspector), previously I was in development team.
Kindly suggest me which certification is suitable for me and how I can get course material.
Can u mail me the test case samples how to write
explanation of each content of the test plan would be would be highly appreciated.
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
hi ,
could u please tell me how I can become a software tester,Am i eligible for doing so.I have done Msc(IT)
thanks
Can u mail me the test case samples how to write
It is not clear still that how to prepare a test plan. Is it according to SRS of any more documents are required ?
Please help me if anyone is there.
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.
thank you for sharing the template, much appreciated!
pls tell me how to test Ajax links in selenium test tool
please give me mobile testing check list.
Pls explain test plan templets
I need to write a test plan on gmail.plz anyone can help me
nothing is impossible
Sir! how come we know we need to write so and so no. of cases? how to do calculation for a application? what is the test case? and scenario? and how to perform
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.
Would you please send me example Test plan for Web Site.
Thanks
Guys,
CAn anyone help me with templates for QA
Like
Test plan
Test Strategies
Test Cases
Use Cases
User Stories
Unit Test Cases for Development
Sanity Test
Test Approach Document
Traceability Matrix
Entity matrix
Product Health
Test Completion/coverage Report
Bug Report
Build Acceptance Criteria
Sign Off Criteria
Test Data
Out of Scope with justification
Software Benchmarking
mail it to me on ronak.shah@tejora.com
Thanks a ton in advance
did you get any help? if yes than can you please share this with me as well?
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Hi,
please give me test plan and test cases with a s\w example.full description of a s\w.
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
pls refer vijay’s reply to aishwarya
http://www.softwaretestinghelp…..templates/
please give me mobile testing check list.
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Hi,
please any one tell me how to write test plan for mobile apps.
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Can u mail me the test case samples how to write
Thanks for giving a wonderful article. I need some detail information about Requirement Traceability Matrix and its template. Thanks in advance…..
Writing TC’s(PATTERN), Is it differs frm company 2 company? R s thr any std model 2 write the TC’s
I WANT KNOW ABOUT HOW TO CREATE TEST PLAN,TEST LINK,TESTCASES
Hi,
I want to understand the difference between the Test Plan and Test Strategy.
Is it the test plan which is included inside Test Strategy or vice versa?
Thanks,
Sandesh
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
Hello,
Thanks for valuable information on test plan. Can you please provide one example test plan on Gmail application. That will be very helpful for all of us to understand.
Thanks in advance
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
Can u please send me the Automation Test Plan Document Sample…
Hi,
Can you please tell me how testing by automation tool is carried out in company? Please tell me the Process from starting of Frame work to reporting.
often times test automation is built into what is known as a Continuous Integration tool, where, anytime a software engineer presents changes to the code base in the form of a pull request, the tool runs, and subjects the entire codebase (or whatever code is covered by automated tests) to the entire test automation suite. This means that automation is run constantly and has to pass before new code can be merged into the master codebase.
Hi,
can you explain about a geniune Test Plan (contents).
Not All organization look for elaborated Test Plans / Test Case Templates. Perhaps some water down versions that are Free should be available for our perusal. Thank You.
Hi All,
Can anyboby tell me that what is the entry criteria for test plan.
Thanks in Advance
Hi, I am new to this forum, can any one please tell me what is the entry criteria of test planning?
OK
Hi can u provide me real time examples for regression testing,functional,system,retesting,integration,UAT testing etc, please
my mail id: kiranreddy.379@gmail.com
Hi all,
I want a SOP document for a QA.
Does anyone have that, if yes can it be sent to me pls.
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
I would like to know the exact difference between Test Plan and test Strategy.
What is the pupose of both these documents and how thyare different from each other. Could any one pls help me on this .
hi….i want to know how to write a test case template with minimum of 13 to max of 20 columns
What is user help testing?
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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.
Is there any documents with Mr.Vijay regarding CA LISA tool? If it is there please upload the same, It may be useful to many users. Much thanks in advance.
gIVE ME THR SAMPLE TEST PLAN DOCUMENT.
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
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
What is the difference between sanity test and smoke test?
Smoke testing involves all the last build critical functions.
Sanity testing involves all new functions and modules related to it
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PLEASE GIVE ME ABOUT TESTPLAN WITH TESTLINK SELENIUM
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
It is not clear still that how to prepare a test plan. Is it according to SRS or any more documents are required ?
Please help me if anyone is there.
Can u send me some testcase sample how to write
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Hi,
Thanks a lot for the info provided!
can i please get the template for test plan and also test case??
Thanks Again!
Ya I got it thank u very much.
Hi,
Please tell me Which points should consider for creating test plan for web application
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.
Hello,
Please tell about code reviews that is done by tester.
Types of code reviews?
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.
I find a lot of job security in reading these posts. You are all seemingly in the QA space and pretty much everyone has horrible English writing skills. Where is the quality in the foundation of your being? Why are people posting their educational background and asking questions? This is not the forum for this… you should know, since you are mostly all in IT. Since this is a comments forum, here is mine: if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have such a high paying job. Thanks
hi tell me about AGILE METHOD in detail, if possible send me documents to my mail id
Seriously?
Thanks all for Q&A.. Nice to read.
Test Scenario- High Level Business Requirement
Test Case- Step by step procedure for the Requirement
Thanks
How to write student test plan
Is it possible to modify the test plan once it is created ?
Suppose i have 6 requirements that has to be tested in this release.
F1, F2 req. are planned for 1st build.
F3, F4 req. are planned for 2nd build and
F5,F6 are planned for 3rd build. All builds and reqs are scheduled in this way in Test plan document. But due to some technical issues with req#F3 and F4 developers implemented F5 &F6 reqs and released in build#2…So F3&F4 are changed to Build#3.
Is it possible to update test plan document with the above changes after the test plan is created???
tell me through emial test case samples how to write
often times test automation is built into what is known as a Continuous Integration tool, where, anytime a software engineer presents changes to the code base in the form of a pull request, the tool runs, and subjects the entire codebase (or whatever code is covered by automated tests) to the entire test automation suite. This means that automation is run constantly and has to pass before new code can be merged into the master codebase.