Test Plan Creation

Learn how to create comprehensive test plans that guide the entire testing process

45 min•By Priygop Team•Last updated: Feb 2026

Test Plan Components

Test Plan ID and Version
Introduction and Scope
Test Objectives
Test Approach and strategy
Test Environment Requirements
Test Deliverables
Schedule and Milestones
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Entry and Exit Criteria

Test Plan Template

Example

TEST PLAN TEMPLATE

1. INTRODUCTION
   - Purpose: Define testing approach for [Project Name]
   - Scope: Features and modules to be tested
   - References: Requirements documents, design specs

2. TEST OBJECTIVES
   - Verify all requirements are met
   - Ensure system stability and performance
   - Validate user acceptance criteria
   - Identify and report defects

3. TEST APPROACH
   - Testing Levels: Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance
   - Testing Types: functional, Non-functional, Regression
   - Testing Techniques: Black box, White box, Gray box

4. TEST ENVIRONMENT
   - Hardware Requirements: [Specify]
   - Software Requirements: [Specify]
   - Test Data Requirements: [Specify]
   - Network Configuration: [Specify]

5. TEST DELIVERABLES
   - Test Cases and Test Scripts
   - Test Execution Reports
   - Bug Reports and Defect Tracking
   - Test Summary Report

6. SCHEDULE
   - Test Planning: [Dates]
   - Test Design: [Dates]
   - Test Execution: [Dates]
   - Test Closure: [Dates]

7. RISK ASSESSMENT
   - High Risk: [List and mitigation]
   - Medium Risk: [List and mitigation]
   - Low Risk: [List and mitigation]

8. ENTRY CRITERIA
   - All requirements are baselined
   - Test environment is ready
   - Test data is prepared
   - Test cases are reviewed and approved

9. EXIT CRITERIA
   - All critical and high priority bugs are fixed
   - Test coverage meets defined criteria
   - Performance benchmarks are met
   - User acceptance criteria are satisfied