Capability Pattern: Test
This capability pattern covers the activities and workflow for the Testing discipline.
Work Breakdown Structure
Description

To explain the work involved in the Test discipline, the activities and work products are organized into a capability pattern for the discipline.

Each activity represents a high-level goal that needs to be achieved to perform effective testing of the product.

This capability pattern may require variations based on the specific needs of each iteration and project.

Usage
Usage Notes

Decide How to Perform the Workflow

The following decisions should be made regarding the Test discipline's workflow:

  • Decide how to perform the workflow by looking at the activities in this workflow. Study the diagram with its guard conditions and the guidelines below.
  • Decide what parts of the Test activities to perform. One key issue for the Test workflow is to decide what quality dimensions are interesting for the project in general, and most importantly, for each iteration. Decide what appropriate combinations of types of tests you should focus on for the current iteration.
Workflow

Activity diagram: Test Define Evaluation Mission Verify Test Approach Validate Build Stability Test and Evaluate Achieve Acceptable Mission Improve Test Assets
Work Breakdown