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
www.dir.state.tx.us/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

2.2.4.1 Performance Testing

Describe the performance testing for the project.

2.2.4.2 Quality Testing

Describe the quality testing for the project.

2.2.4.3 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]

2.2.4.4 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