The Test Process consists of a series of interrelated activities that guide the testing effort from planning through completion. It encompasses all stages of testing.
Stages of the Test Process:
- Test Planning: Defining the scope, approach, resources and schedule for testing.
- Test Monitoring and Control: Tracking progress and making adjustments as needed.
- Test Analysis: Reviewing requirements and specifications to identify test conditions.
- Test Design: Creating detailed test cases based on identified conditions.
- Test Implementation: Setting up the test environment and preparing test data.
- Test Execution: Running the tests and recording results.
- Test Completion: Finalising documentation and evaluating results against objectives.
A structured test process improves efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products.