The concepts for the four formal test phases will be discussed. The four formal test phases are functional, system, installation and acceptance. Formal Test Phases show that each of the four formal test phases are followed by a regression test.
Refer back to the kernel Validation Test Kernel shown in Example Software Development Process animaiton linked below.
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The Validation Test Kernel is a modular, reusable, self-contained building block defining inputs, entry criteria, activities, exit criteria, outputs, process controls, and metrics. As an example, the Validation Test kernel is shown below.
Validation Test Kernel
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The entry criteria should be done before test engineering starts this kernel. This includes an approved master test plan. The master test plans includes the following:
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Identifies test strategy
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Unit
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Integration
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Function
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System
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Installation
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Acceptance
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Regression
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Resources
- Hardware
- Software
- Data
- Personnel
- Facilities
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Test disclaimer
- Requirements that are not testable
- Requirements/features not responsible for testing
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Test constraints, assumptions, & risks
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Test schedule, personnel, & deliverables
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Project team responsibilities
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A master security test plan or security addressed in the master test plan
- Identify security specific issues
- Certification and accreditation
- Types of security testing
- Negative
- Safeguards