Test Estimate for {Functionality}

Author: Matthew Cunliffe

Date: 5th March 2012

Version 1.0

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Contents

1. Document Control	3

1.1 Document History	3

2. INTRODUCTION	4

2.1 Overview	4

2.2 Software Under Test	4

2.3 Technical Environment	4

2.4 Assumptions and Disclaimers	4

2.5 References	5

3. EFFORT	6

3.1 Production of Test Estimate	6

3.2 Production of Test Scripts	6

3.3 Production of Test Data	6

3.4 Test Execution	7

3.5 Test Analysis and Reporting	7

4. SUMMARY	8

Document Control

Document History

Date	Version	Details	Author
dd/mm/yyyy

INTRODUCTION

Overview

This document is the Test Estimate for {Phase} Testing of the {name} application. The document has two main purposes:

to identify the functions under test and in scope

to quantify the effort required to produce and execute the testware used to verify whether the application is fit for use.

All estimates of effort cited in this document are based upon units of man-days. The estimate of effort for test execution is based upon two iterations of the test script. If more iterations are required, then this test estimate will be exceeded.

Software Under Test

{Give a brief description of the application. Do not go into detail. It is sufficient to provide a general management summary, pointing out those functions which will be subject to test.}

Technical Environment

Current Environment

The hardware and software currently required by the application are listed below:

{Complete the following list - deleting where not applicable.}

Hardware:	{make, model and configuration (e.g. maximum available RAM, hard disk capacity, etc.)}
DBMS:	{name of proprietary software including version/release number}
Software:	{name of each software element including version/release number}
LAN Software:	{name of each software element including version/release number}

Assumptions and Disclaimers

Successful completion of {Phase} Testing of the {name} application is based upon the following assumptions:

{Add assumptions and disclaimers to this list. If there are none, then enter “None”.}

References

The following documents were used to assist in the preparation of this Test Estimate:

Document Title	Version Number	Issue Date

EFFORT

This section quantifies the effort required to produce the following testware:

the test estimate itself

test scripts

test data

This section also specifies the effort required for test execution and post-test analysis and reporting.

Production of Test Estimate

Task	Effort
Familiarization with application
Production of Test Estimate
Review, amendment and sign-off of Test Estimate	1.00
Resolve Issues	1.00
Total:	2.00

Production of Test Scripts

{In this section list all the functions under test and associate with each area one or more test cases which will be used to check if it is fit for use. For each test case specify the combined effort required to produce the test execution steps and the expected results. At this stage it is not necessary to identify the number of test scripts that will be produced. Test cases should be numbered consecutively and the numbering should continue across function boundaries.}

Function	Test Case	Description	Effort
Total:	0.00

Production of Test Data

{Here identify any input data which needs to be prepared and reference data which needs to be set up prior to test execution. It is imperative that the appointed Data Analyst is involved in this phase of the estimation as it will be him/her who will be carrying out the bulk of this work.}

Test Case	Logical Requirement	Data Pack

Effort Summary

Data Pack	Effort
Total:	0.00

Test Execution

{When specifying the effort figures below, ensure that time for two iterations is included.}

Function	Effort
Total:	0.00

Test Analysis and Reporting

{Here determine the time required for analysis (comparing actual results against expected results), for completion of the test execution logs, for raising problem reports and for completing the test report.}

Task	Effort
Analysis of results
Completion of test execution log(s)
Submission of problem reports
Completion of test report
Total:	0.00

SUMMARY

Category	Effort
Planning	2.00
Development	0.00
Execution	0.00
Analysis and Reporting	0.00
Total:	2.00

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