Software QA/Testing/Tester FAQ: Execute Tests? Inputs & Outputs?

Q: How do you execute tests? (Cont'd...)

After a particular level of testing has been certified, it is the responsibility of the Configuration Manager to coordinate the migration of the release software components to the next test level, as documented in the Configuration Management Plan. The software is only migrated to the production environment after the Project Manager's formal acceptance.
The test team reviews test document problems identified during testing, and update documents where appropriate.

Inputs for this process:

Approved test documents, e.g. Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Procedures.
Test tools, including automated test tools, if applicable.
Developed scripts.
Changes to the design, i.e. Change Request Documents.
Test data.
Availability of the test team and project team.
General and Detailed Design Documents, i.e. Requirements Document, Software Design Document.
A software that has been migrated to the test environment, i.e. unit tested code, via the Configuration/Build Manager.
Test Readiness Document.
Document Updates.

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