T E X A S D E PA RT M E N T O F I N F O R M AT I O N R E S O U RC E S
Test Plan
Template
Version 1.1 ● 13 MARCH 2007
NOTE: Please remove this page when creating a Test Plan document.
Texas Project Delivery Framework TEST PLAN
Using This Template
The companion tool, Test Plan Instructions, provides detailed direction for completing this template.
This and other Framework Extension tools are available at
[Link]/pubs/framework/extensions/.
To create a document from this template:
1. Delete the template title page (previous page) and this page.
2. Replace [bracketed text] on the cover page (next page) with your project and agency information.
3. Replace [bracketed text] in the document header area at the top of page i (Contents page) with
the same project and agency information as on the cover page.
Note: Please do not remove or modify content in the footer area.
4. Complete the entire template. Each section contains abbreviated instructions and a content area.
The content area is marked with a placeholder symbol (⇒) or with a table. Relevant text from
other project documents may be pasted into content areas.
5. Update the table of contents by right-clicking and selecting “Update Field,” then “Update Page
Numbers Only.”
NOTE: Please remove this page when creating a Test Plan document.
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1
TEX AS P ROJ EC T DEL I VERY F RAMEW O RK
TEST PLAN
[Agency/Organization Name]
[PR OJEC T NAME]
VERSION: [Version Number] REVISION DATE: [Date]
Approver Name Title Signature Date
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Contents
Section 1. Overview...................................................................... ........................1
Section 2. Test Methodology.......................................................... .......................2
2.1 Elements of Testing................................................................................................ ..2
2.2 Types of Testing......................................................................................... ..............2
2.3 Phases of Testing................................................................................................... ..3
Section 3. Test Schedule............................................................................. ..........4
Section 4. Test Monitoring and Reporting......................................................... .....5
4.1 Monitoring.................................................................................................. ..............5
4.2 Reporting.............................................................................................. ...................5
Section 5. References.............................................................................. .............6
Section 6. Glossary............................................................................. ..................7
Section 7. Revision History......................................................... ..........................8
Section 8. Appendices................................................................................... ........9
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page i
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 1. Overview
Describe the high-level approach to testing for the project. Describe the test objectives, test
scope, and approach to testing adopted by the project team.
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 1
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 2. Test Methodology
2.1 Elements of Testing
Describe the elements of testing for the project.
2.2 Types of Testing
2.2.1 Functional Testing
Describe the functional testing for the project.
2.2.2 Data Testing
Describe the data testing for the project.
2.2.3 User Testing
Describe the user testing for the project.
2.2.4 Non-functional (Systems Requirements) Testing
[Link] Performance Testing
Describe the performance testing for the project.
[Link] Quality Testing
Describe the quality testing for the project.
[Link] Interface Testing
Describe the interface testing for the project.
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 2
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
[Link] Other Testing
Describe the other testing for the project that is not covered in the types of tests described in
previous sections.
2.3 Phases of Testing
Customize and complete the Test Phase Chart to reflect the test phases and approach for the
project.
Test Phase Chart
Test Phases Unit Integration System Acceptance X Phase
Objective
Focus
Test Types/
Subtypes
Staffing
Environment
Entry Criteria …
Suspension
Criteria
Exit Criteria
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 3
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 3. Test Schedule
Provide a reference to the location of the project test schedule information or specify the project
test schedule information. Include resources, prerequisites, and start/completion dates for each
activity, deliverable, and milestone.
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 4
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 4. Test Monitoring and Reporting
4.1 Monitoring
Describe monitoring activities and milestones that will be used to evaluate actual progress to
plan.
4.2 Reporting
Describe the reports that will be used to document the execution and results of each test phase.
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 5
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 5. References
Identify the information sources referenced and utilized in developing the Test Plan.
Document No. Document Title Date Author
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 6
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 6. Glossary
Define all terms and acronyms required to interpret the Test Plan properly.
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 7
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 7. Revision History
Identify document changes.
Version Date Name Description
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 8
[Agency/Organization Name] TEST PLAN
[Project Name] [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Section 8. Appendices
Include any relevant appendices.
Based on
DIR Document 25TP-T1-1 Page 9
