Importance of Test Plans/Test Protocol
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Printed Date: 09Sep2024 at 1:42am
Topic: Importance of Test Plans/Test Protocol
Posted By: Ishi
Subject: Importance of Test Plans/Test Protocol
Date Posted: 03May2007 at 4:19am
Test plans, also called test protocol, are formal
documents that typically outline requirements, activities, resources,
documentation and schedules to be completed. Some form of test plan
should be developed prior to any test.
The key reasons for developing test plans are:
* Preparation: To assure that all reasonable aspects of running a test have been considered.
* Communication and Training: To train those who need to assist with the test.
* Effectiveness: To provide a mechanism for
outlining test needs, limitations (listing assumptions), and
justification for purposes of setting expectations, acquiring
resources, investigating unexpected results, assuring normalcy and
effectiveness.
* Legal and Regulatory Prudence: To enable
replication and protection of discoveries made, to mitigate potential
litigation costs from use of those discoveries, and to help provide
evidence to show regulatory bodies of efficacy.
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