Test Documentation

The Test Documentation should be an integral part of the documentation of application systems. Information services documentation standards should specify the type and extent of test documentation to be prepared and maintained. The type and extent of documentation that will be needed depends on its usefulness. Test Documentation should commence in the requirement phase and continue through the life of the project. The test process that has been outlined in each phase of the life cycle should be documented.

The uses of test documentation include:

1. Verify correctness of requirements.
2. Improve user understanding of information services.

3. Improve user understanding of application systems

4. Justify the test resources.

5. Determine the risk.

6. Evaluate test results.

7. Retest the system

8. Analyze the effectiveness of the test.