Testing teams may be distributed over different locations and may not even be employed by the same organization. The Test Manager must know how to manage test teams in different locations, which belong to a different organizations. [Read more…] about What are Distributed, Outsourced and Insourced Testing?
What is cost of quality in software testing?
Every project activity has cost and it must yield excellent business value and software testing is no exception. Test Managers should optimize testing in a way that its business value is maximized. Too much of testing would cause unnecessary delays and end up incurring more costs. [Read more…] about What is cost of quality in software testing?
How to define, track, report & validate metrics in software testing?
Metrics help in measuring the current state of an activity or process. They help us set benchmarks and targets. Measuring where you are currently helps you establish the how much further you need to go in order to achieve your goals. Test Managers must be able to define, track, report test progress metrics. [Read more…] about How to define, track, report & validate metrics in software testing?
What is test estimation? Related Factors, Estimation Techniques
It is necessary to have at least a rough estimation of total costs for testing activities as well as test completion dates. Test estimation is used to estimate the effort, cost and timelines for testing. Accurately estimating testing effort and timeline helps in planning the project better. [Read more…] about What is test estimation? Related Factors, Estimation Techniques
What are Master Test Plans & Level Test Plan? Examples, When to use
The master test plan is a document that describes in detail how the testing is being planned and how it will be managed across different test levels. It gives a bird’s eye view of the key decisions taken, the strategies to be implemented and the testing effort involved in the project. [Read more…] about What are Master Test Plans & Level Test Plan? Examples, When to use