Test Plan Structure
Section Details
1. Test Plan - Assign a unique ID for traceability (e.g., TP-WEB-024).
ID and Title - Use a descriptive title like “Test Plan for Web Portal Checkout
Redesign v2.4”.
2. - State the purpose of this test (e.g., ensure checkout flow performs as exp
Introduction across devices).
and Objective - Brief summary of the feature being tested and its business
importance.
- Describe how the test aligns with the overall release goal (e.g., release
readiness, customer impact).
3. Scope of - In-Scope: List features, user flows, platforms, and environments to be
Testing tested (e.g., desktop/mobile checkout, login, product page).
- Out-of-Scope: Specify what will not be tested (e.g., legacy payment
gateways, unsupported browsers).
- Clarifies boundaries to prevent scope creep.
4. Test - Validate the core functionality (e.g., successful product checkout).
Objectives - Ensure UI consistency across Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
- Verify backend integration (e.g., order created in DB).
- Catch regression defects in related modules.
- Test error handling and edge cases.
5. Test - Testing types: Functional, Regression, Smoke, Exploratory, Integration,
Approach / UI/UX, Performance (as needed).
Strategy - Techniques: Manual testing for UI/UX, Automation (e.g., Playwright) for
regression.
- Tools: Cypress, TestRail, Postman, BrowserStack.
- Align with Agile sprint cadence (e.g., testing stories during sprint and
release regression post-sprint).
- Include risk-based testing for high-priority flows.
6. Test - Include planned start and end dates for:
Schedule and • Test planning • Test case creation
Milestones • Test execution • Bug triage/fixes
• Final report
- Milestones: Sprint review, UAT start, Go/No-Go meeting.
7. Test - Define the test environment(s): staging, UAT, or pre-production.
Environment - Devices/browsers required: e.g., Windows 11 + Chrome 123, iOS
Setup Safari 17.
- Tools: Charles Proxy for network monitoring, mock API endpoints.
- Test data: anonymized production data, mock users, test payment
credentials.
- Confirm deployment schedule and rollback plans.
8. Resources - QA Lead: owns the test plan, coordinates execution.
and - Test Engineer(s): write and execute test cases.
Responsibiliti - Dev Support: helps with log access, debugging.
es - Product Owner: clarifies requirements.
- Mention cross-functional collaboration expectations.
9. Test - Test Plan Document (this document).
Deliverables - Test Case Suite (e.g., in TestRail or spreadsheet).
- Daily Test Execution Logs.
- Defect Reports (e.g., Jira tickets with severity/priority).
- Test Summary Report for sign-off.
- Automation test results and dashboard screenshots (if applicable).
10. Entry - Feature code is deployed to the test environment.
Criteria - Smoke tests passed. - Test cases prepared and reviewed.
- Required data/environment/tools available.
- User stories marked “Ready for QA” in Jira.
11. Exit - All critical test cases executed.
Criteria - Test case pass rate ≥ 95%.
- No critical or blocker defects remain unresolved.
- All P1/P2 bugs verified as fixed.
- Test Summary shared with stakeholders and approved.
12. Risks and - Risk: Last-minute code changes → Mitigation: Freeze code 48 hours
Mitigation(opt before release.
ional but - Risk: Environment downtime → Mitigation: Have backup test window.
recommended - Risk: Incomplete requirements → Mitigation: Early clarification with
BA/PO.
13. Approvals - Name and role of individuals who will sign off on the test plan:
• QA Lead • Product Owner
• Project Manager or Release Manager.
