2 DESIGN Create Testing Plan A Test Plan is a detailed document describing the test strategy, objectives, schedule, estimation, deliverables, and resources required to test a software product. Test Plan helps us determine the effort needed to validate the quality of the application. How To Perform It is the Quality Assurance Lead's responsibility to create the Testing Plan(s). The Project Manager is accountable for this task and should help with the deliverable. The Core Team should be consulted and the extended team should be supportive. The client team should also be consulted. The Test Plan Document Includes: ● Introduction: Project Overview/Scope and Purpose of Test Plan ● Test structure: Outline the testing team, including named resources and roles, if applicable ● Schedule: High-level schedule outlining major activities (to be kept current) ● Assumption, Dependencies, and Risks ● Testing Scope: Include in/out of scope areas and integrations ● Tools: List tools that are planned for use in the project ● Testing Environments: Outline environments, and purposes ● Testing strategy: Includes high-level approach, heuristics, entry/exit criteria