Testing IPO (Inputs, Process and Outputs)

Inputs:

• Plan - Scope, Schedule
• Data - Clean, Base lined, Initial, To be transacted, Sufficient, protected.
• Environment - Hardware, OS as close to real world, Web Servers, Browers, Display settings, Drivers, Option packs/service packs/fixes.
• Test Cases - Unique ID, Description, Expected results, Exit Criteria.

Process:

• Verify whether the Work Product is taken from the appropriate work area for testing.
• Verify if the test cases are reviewed and approved.
• Verify that you are working in the test environment (Not Development Environment).
• Execute the Work Product.
• Apply test scenarios.
• Observe actual results and behavior.
• Record the actual results and observations.

Outputs:

• Test Results - Actual results Vs Expected results.
• Defects Log - Priority, Severity, Symptoms, Description, Date detected.
• Test Report - Summary of testing done, GO/No-Go recommendations, Phase/iterations, Date.