Master Test Plan

Master test plan, managing the total test process

When the test manager, after consultation with the parties involved, decides what the boundaries (scope) and boundary conditions are the global outline of the test campaign comes forward. At this point, the Test Manager with his test organization is able to setup the framework for monitoring, control and reporting.

A test manager, in consultation with the client and other stakeholders, makes a total overview of the distribution across test levels as to what must be tested when and with what thoroughness. All of this is conveyed in the Test Plan. This plan constitutes the basis for the entire testing campaign.

The Test Plan allows the Test Manager to plan and control and turn the client's requirements into a tangible and structured campaign.

The Test Plan includes amongst others:

• Context of the Test Campaign
• Boundaries and scope (in scope, out of scope)
• Identify stakeholders
• Organizational structures
• References and compliancy (e.g. policies)
• Description of the test organization
• Roles and responsibilities
• Testing methodology
• Coordination and monitoring process
• Major resources and infrastructure
• Adjustments to test campaign (change management)
• Planning
• Quality Control