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Test Plan and scope Template

Test Plan and Scope Template
1 Document Control
Document Title:

Project Name:

Version:

Author:

Date:

2 Revision History

Version Date    Author  Changes Made
0.1 YYYY-MM-DD  Your Name   Initial draft
0.2 YYYY-MM-DD  Your Name   Updated scope section
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3 Introduction

Describe the purpose of this test plan and how it fits into the overall project lifecycle.

4 Objectives

Verify that the application meets functional requirements.

Ensure performance and security benchmarks are satisfied.

Identify and log defects for resolution.

5 Scope

In-Scope:

List of modules, features, or user stories to be tested

Supported platforms and configurations

Out-of-Scope:

Any features, environments, or non-functional tests explicitly excluded

6 Test Items

ID  Feature/Test Item   Description
TI-001  User Login  Validate login, logout flows
TI-002  Shopping Cart   Add/remove items, checkout
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7 Test Approach

Explain your overall strategy (manual vs. automated, risk-based, exploratory).

8 Test Types and Levels

Unit Testing: Developer-driven, local environment

Integration Testing: Interaction between modules

System Testing: End-to-end scenarios

Regression Testing: Re-execute affected tests on new builds

Acceptance Testing: Business stakeholder validation

9 Test Environment

Hardware: Servers, workstations, mobile devices

Software: OS versions, browsers, database versions

Tools: Test management, automation frameworks

10 Roles and Responsibilities

Role    Name    Responsibilities
Test Lead   Alice Smith Plan, coordinate, approve test artifacts
Automation Engineer Bob Jones   Develop and maintain automation scripts
Tester  Carol Lee   Execute test cases, log defects
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11 Schedule and Milestones

Milestone   Planned Date    Owner
Test Plan Approval  YYYY-MM-DD  Test Lead
Test Case Development   YYYY-MM-DD  Testers
Test Execution Start    YYYY-MM-DD  Testers
Test Completion YYYY-MM-DD  Test Lead
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12 Entry and Exit Criteria

Entry Criteria:

Build deployed to test environment

Test data prepared

Exit Criteria:

All high-priority defects resolved or risk-accepted

Test coverage threshold achieved

13 Risks and Mitigations

Risk: Environment instability

Mitigation: Maintain a backup environment

Risk: Insufficient test data

Mitigation: Create data scripts in advance

14 Test Deliverables

Approved Test Plan

Test cases and checklists

Defect reports

Test summary report

  1. Approval 
Role    Name    Signature / Date
Project Manager     
QA Manager
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Next, consider adding a filled-in example for one feature or customizing this template for Agile sprints. You might also explore automation coverage metrics or integrate a traceability matrix to link requirements to test cases.

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