Generic Test Plan Advice
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Printed Date: 17Nov2024 at 9:36pm
Topic: Generic Test Plan Advice
Posted By: Arpita_04
Subject: Generic Test Plan Advice
Date Posted: 03May2007 at 3:59am
Generic Test Plan Advice:
* Make Them Context Rich: Context-rich test plans
contain seemingly unimportant details that often do help reduce
confusion, document test details that might be needed, and/or help
explain any unexplained results.
* Use Hypertext: It's often helpful to add links to
other parts of the same document (i.e. "jump to conclusion," "see
details," "see references").
* Add Key Assumptions: Listing key assumptions in
the plan can be important for setting reader expectations, influencing
approval, assuring management that the test is well thought out,
explaining unexpected results, and providing direction for future
tests. Example assumptions are as follows:
o "Results are assumed to contain an even distribution of errors."
o "Temperature
change stabilization times selected are assumed to be sufficient."
* Convert Test Plan into a Test Report as Possible:
Test plans can often be converted into test reports. Some sections only
change in tense. Other sections can be reused exactly as they were
written.
* Take Extra Data-Related Precautions: Ensure
sampling is representative of the population (random and unbiased),
personally observe data collection, and make sure the measurement
system is capable.
* Develop Test Libraries: Standard tests and/or test
results from prior tests (especially reliability tests) should be
easily accessed and re-used as applicable and possible.
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