Specification for computer software test documentation

2Scope / Description

This specification is formulated for software managers, software developers and software maintainers, software quality assurance personnel, auditors, customers and users. This specification is used to describe a set of test files that describe test behavior. This specification defines the purpose, format and content of each elementary document. The documents described are focused on the dynamic testing process, but some documents are still applicable to other kinds of testing activities. This specification can be applied to software running on digital computers. Its scope of application is not limited by the size, complexity or importance of the software. This specification applies to both the software test documentation for initial development and the test documentation for subsequent software product updates. This specification does not require the use of specific test methodologies, techniques, equipment or tools. Neither specifies nor enforces a particular methodology for document control, configuration management, or quality assurance. Depending on the methodology used, other documents may need to be added ("eg Quality Assurance Plan"). This specification applies to both paper documents and documents on other media. If the electronic document preparation system does not have a secure approval registration mechanism, paper must be used for the documents approved for signature.