The goal of the test role cluster is to approve for release only after all product quality
issues are identified and addressed. All software is delivered with defects. A key goal is
to ensure those defects are identified and addressed prior to releasing the product.
Addressing can involve everything from fixing the defect in question to documenting
work-around solutions. Delivering a known defect that has been addressed along with a
workaround solution is preferable to delivering a product containing unidentified defects
that may surprise the team and customer later. To be successful, the test team role cluster
must focus on certain key responsibilities. Those responsibilities are grouped within the
three key functional areas.
Test Planning
Develop testing approach and plan.
Participate in setting the quality bar.
Develop test specification.
Test Engineering.
Develop and maintains automated test cases, tools, and scripts.Conduct tests to accurately determine the status of product development.
Manage the build process.
Test Reporting
Provide the team with data related to product quality.
Track all bugs and communicates issues to ensure their resolution before product release.
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