TestPlan Document



A Test Plan Document in Manual Testing is a formal document that describes the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of testing activities for a project. It acts as a blueprint for the entire testing process.


📘 What is a Test Plan?

A Test Plan defines what to test, how to test, when to test, who will test, and what risks are involved.

👉 Standard reference: IEEE 829 / IEEE 29119


📑 Test Plan Document – Standard Sections

1️⃣ Test Plan Identifier

  • Unique ID for the test plan
    Example: TP_LoginModule_001


2️⃣ Introduction

  • Brief overview of the application

  • Purpose of testing
    Example:

This document describes the test plan for the XYZ Web Application.


3️⃣ Objectives

  • Goals of testing
    Example:

  • Verify application meets business requirements

  • Identify defects before production release


4️⃣ Scope of Testing

✔ In-Scope

  • Features/modules to be tested
    Example: Login, Registration, Dashboard

❌ Out-of-Scope

  • Features not covered
    Example: Performance testing, Penetration testing


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