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Master Test Plan
Document Master Test Plan
Author: Nora Duralieva
Version: Ver 0.1
Date: 28.03.2025

General information

A master test plan (MTP) is a high-level document that describes the overall testing strategy, objectives, and scope for a software project or product. It provides a comprehensive overview of the key decisions, resources, risks, and deliverables involved in the testing process. It also defines the relationship and coordination among different test levels, such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing. An MTP helps to ensure that the testing activities are aligned with the project goals and requirements, and that the quality of the software is verified and validated. You can find more information about MTPs from these sources:

Master Test Plan

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the testing strategy, scope, objectives, approach, and deliverables for the project.

2. Test Objectives

Ensuring that the software meets functional and non-functional requirements.

Verifying that all components integrate correctly.

Detecting and resolve defects before release.

Validating system performance, usability, and security.

Confirming compliance with industry standards and regulations.

3. Test Items

Core application modules (e.g., user authentication, dashboard, reporting)

APIs and backend services

User interfaces across web and mobile platforms

Third-party integrations

Database operations and stored procedures

4. Features to be Tested

User login and registration functionality

Role-based access controls

Data input, processing, and output

Password reset function

5. Features not to be Tested

Describe any featLegacy modules marked for deprecation

Internal development tools not exposed to end-users

Third-party applications
Reason: These are out of scope for this release or handled under separate test cycles.ures of the software that will not be tested and explain why.

6. Approach

Testing will be conducted across multiple levels:

Manual Testing
Integration Testing
System Testing
Acceptance Testing

Tools to be used:

robot framework

7. Item Pass/Fail Criteria

Pass: All functional requirements met, no critical defects, performance within acceptable thresholds

Fail: Any critical defect present, non-compliance with mandatory requirements, or performance bottlenecks

8. Suspension Criteria and Resumption Requirements

Suspension Criteria:

Critical blocker bugs that halt test execution

Environment failure or unavailability

Incomplete or outdated test data

Resumption Requirements:

All blocker bugs resolved and verified

Stable and accessible test environment

Updated test cases and data validated

9. Test Deliverables

Test Plan and Test Strategy documents

Test Cases and Test Scripts

Test Execution Reports

Defect Logs

Final Test Summary Report

10. Testing Tasks

Requirements review

Test case design and review

Environment setup

Test execution (manual and automated)

Defect reporting and retesting

Status reporting and documentation

11. Environmental Needs

Test servers with mirrored production configuration

Access to development and staging environments

Browsers: Chrome, Firefox

Mobile devices

VPN and credentials for remote access

12. Responsibilities

Tester - Plan, monitor, and control testing activities Developers - Perform unit testing, fix bugs DevOps - Maintain test environments and automation pipelines

13. Staffing and Training Needs

Training on new automation framework

Familiarization session on updated business requirements

14. Schedule

Provide a schedule for the testing activities, including milestones and deadlines.

15. Risks and Contingencies

Risk Mitigation Strategy
Delays in development Include buffer time in test schedule
Resource unavailability Assign backup testers and cross-train team members
Incomplete or unclear requirements Involve BAs early and review requirements upfront
Test environment downtime Use cloud-based environments as backup

16. Approvals

Specify who must approve the plan before testing can begin.