Artifact: Test Script

This artifact contains the step-by-step instructions that realize a test, enabling its execution. These may take the form of either documented textual instructions that are executed manually or computer readable instructions that enable automated test execution.

Domains: Test

Purpose

To provide the implementation of a subset of required tests in an efficient and effective manner.

Relationships

Roles

Responsible:

Tester

Modified By:

Tester

Tasks

Input To:

Implement Tests

Output From:

Implement Tests

Illustrations

Templates	Test Script

Tailoring

Impact of not having	Without a this artifact, it is difficult to ensure that tests are being carried out in a consistent manner so that results are repeatable and any errors discovered can be recreated. It also makes it more difficult to validate that errors were not caused because of the way in which tests were executed.
Reasons for not needing	This artifact may not be required if the tests are very simple in nature or testing is only being done on an informal basis. However, in order for this approach to be successful, testers need to be disciplined in tracking their processes, as they may have to recreate a problem scenario. Alternatively, automatic capture/playback tools could be put in place to provide a record of such testing.

More Information

Checklists	Test Data Test Script
Guidelines	Maintaining Automated Test Suite Programming Automated Tests Test Suite

This program and the accompanying materials are made available under the
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