Entry Criteria are conditions that must be met before starting a testing activity. These criteria ensure readiness for testing.
Key Aspects:
1. Define prerequisites for testing
2. Ensure test resources are available
3. Verify development completeness
4. Confirm test environment readiness
5. Check test data availability
Common Entry Criteria:
1. Completion of development phase
2. Approval of test plan
3. Availability of test environment
4. Preparation of test data
5. Completion of previous test phases
Entry Criteria Help:
1. Prevent premature testing
2. Reduce wasted effort
3. Improve test efficiency
4. Ensure quality of test inputs Testing teams and project managers typically define entry criteria. They review these criteria before starting each test phase.