Planning Testing Testing Approach Activities Write test cases and script and get approval Identify automated testing needs Create testing scripts Identify/ prepare test data Set up test environment Set up defect tracking system Finalize test plan Test Deliverables Approved Test Plan

Develop Testing Environment Activities Identify business problems and needs Understanding the application specifications Scheduling and resources planning Identify test plan requirements Test Deliverables Approved Test Cases and Test Requirements Test Lab Defect Tracking Tool

Execute Testing Activities Execute tests on the test environment Identify defects and update the defects tracking system Regression test the components and execute all scripts Execute till exit criteria for test completion is met Test Deliverables Test Execution and Project Status Reports Defect Reports Updated Traceability Matrix

Managing Testing Activities Manage the defects Test Results Metrics Handover Test Deliverables Generate test report Compile test defect reports Complete traceability matrix Generate the Release Quality Report Handover