What is Test Strategy

1). TEST STRATEGY: A Test strategy document is a high level document and normally developed by project manager .This document defines “Software Testing Approach” to achieve testing objectives. The Test strategy is normally derived from the BRS document.

 Sometimes the “Test Strategy” will be the part of the Test Plan, which is fine and it is usually the case for small projects. However, for larger projects, there is one Test Strategy document and different number of Test Plans for each phase or level of testing.

 Components of the Test Strategy document

• Scope and Objectives
• Business issues
• Roles and responsibilities
• Communication and status reporting
• Industry standards to follow
• Testing measurements and metrics
• Risks and mitigation
• Defect reporting and tracking
• Training plan.