2.8.5 How to construct an effective test plan

Question 1

Fill The Blank:

When conducting testing on a digital system/software it should be done ……………. and not just as a form of end-testing

Answer 1

Iteratively

Question 2

Fill The Blank:

A test plan should should be created with the planned tests at the ……… of the project but new tests can be ……………… to the test plan during the project

Answer 2

Start, Added

Question 3

State:

4 things an effective test plan should do

Answer 3

• Identify the tests to be carried out
• Describe the purpose of the identified test
• Identify test data to be used
• Describe the expected results

Question 4

Describe:

‘Identify the tests to be carried out’

Key elements of a test plan

Answer 4

• What should be tested depends on what is being tested
• Selection of tests in line with current

Question 5

Explain:

‘Describe the purpose of the identified test’ when creating a test plan

Key elements of a test plan

Answer 5

It is important to ensure that the reason behind the test is clear and informative and tests are not grouped together and are instead identified seperately and the purpose of each test clearly explained

Question 6

State:

The 6 types of data that must be considered when creating test data

Key elements of a test plan

Answer 6

• Valid
• Valid extreme
• Invalid
• Invalid extreme
• Erroneous
• Absent

Question 7

Explain:

What is meant by the term ‘expected results’ in a test plan and how they are used

Key elements of a test plan

Answer 7

Ideal result that should be obtained after the test has been carried out; used to compare against actual results to see if there is an issue that needs fixing