Work Product (Artifact): Test Evaluation Summary |
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The Test Evaluation Summary organizes and presents a summary analysis of the Test Results and key measures of test for review and assessment, typically by key quality stakeholders. In addition, the Test Evaluation Summary may contain a general statement of relative quality, and provide recommendations for future test effort. |
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Purpose
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To support objective quality evaluation.
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To enable the communication between the main stakeholders.
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To support interim evaluations of quality.
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To present recommendations about the next test efforts required.
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Impact of not having | This is a key artifact which enables the communication between the main stakeholders. Without its summary of findings and
risks, showing the progress against quality measures as defined in the detailed test plans, there are significantly greater
opportunities for misunderstandings. These misunderstandings may lead to reduced product quality. If no formal test
reporting is to be done, frequent and consistent informal communication is necessary, particularly of defect management
activity and its implications for the project. It would be wise to keep an informal record of these communications as well. |
Reasons for not needing | In small or very automated testing projects, there may be less need for formalized reporting at any point in time or at
milestones, although a conclusive set of findings should not be omitted. In these circumstances, it is assumed that
informal communication or automated reporting will provide the project team with a clear picture of test status. |
Representation Options |
The level of formality and presentation format for this work product vary widely. Some produce simple text document
reports, whereas others produce full-fledged presentations. Both formats may be useful to emphasize certain critical
test cycles and de-emphasize others.
The Test Evaluation Summary may be enclosed as part of another evaluation document (such as an iteration assessment or
review record).
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