Test Specification

• Plan: Covers how the testing will be managed, scheduled and executed
• Design Specification: Defines logically what needs to be tested by examining the requirements or features, these can then be converted into test conditions
• Case Specification: Converts the test conditions into test cases by adding real data, pre-conditions and expected results
• Procedure Description: Describes in practical terms how the tests are run
• Item Transmittal Report: Specifies the items released for testing

Test Execution

• Actual Execution: Perform all the steps described in the procedure description
• Log: Audit trail that chronologically records the details and results of tests
• Incident Report: Records details of any unexpected events and behaviours that need to be investigated

Test Reporting

• Test Summary Report: Summarises and evaluates tests