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ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 Course Notes

Test Reporting

Purpose, Content and Audience for Test Reports

Purpose

  • Test reports are used to clearly communicate the progress, findings, and outcomes of testing activities to stakeholders.
  • They offer insight into the testing process, show the results of executed test cases, point out discovered defects, and reflect the overall quality of the software under test.
  • The main objective is to keep stakeholders informed about the current state of the software and the ongoing testing efforts.
  • Test reports usually include a summary of testing, outlining the objectives, scope, and timeline of the testing activities.
  • The test execution status section details the number of test cases executed, passed, failed, and pending, providing an overview of the testing progress.
  • The defect summary gives an overview of identified defects, including their severity, priority, and status, emphasizing areas needing attention and potential risks.

Audience

  • The key audience for test reports includes project managers, development teams, quality assurance teams, product owners, and other stakeholders involved in the software development and testing process.
  • Project managers use the reports to track progress and make informed decisions about resource allocation and project timelines.
  • Development and QA teams refer to the reports to review test results and address discovered defects.