1.4. Test Process

There is no one universal software test process, but there are common sets of test activities without which testing will be less likely to achieve its established objectives. These sets of test activities are a test process. The proper, specific software test process in any given situation depends on many factors. Which test activities are involved in this test process, how these activities are implemented, and when these activities occur may be discussed in an organization’s test strategy.

1.4.1 Test Process in Context1.4.2 Test Activities and Tasks1.4.3 Test Work Products1.4.4 Traceability between the Test Basis and Test Work Products