Method of operation

All the checks on the checklist, created during the preceding activity, are gone through. This determines whether the test environment, test tool and workplace function and whether they meet the previously set requirements. Any missing parts are reported to the stakeholders by means of a defects report. These parts should of course then be made available as quickly as possible. Missing parts in the test environment will have a delaying effect and have an impact on the entire project. The Execution phase is often on the critical path, and if it cannot start (because for example the test environment is not functioning), the entire project will be delayed. The intake should not be underestimated, and should be carried out as quickly as possible. The intake of the test environment is preferably carried out during the Specification phase. If this is not possible, then it should be done at the start of the Execution phase, at the latest. This may be the case if the test object is required and is only available at that time.

• Defects
• Operational and usable workplace
• Operational and usable test environment
• Operational and usable test tool
• Intake report

• Testware management tool
• Defect management tool