Software Test Procedure Specification Template
Software Test Procedure Specification Template
Software Test Procedure Specification Template
(IEEE 829-1998)
Test Procedure Specification Identifier
Some type of unique company generated number to identify this test procedure specification,
its level and the level of software that it is related to. Preferably the procedure specification level
will be the same as the related software level. Ideally the procedure naming convention should
follow the same general rules as the software it is related to. This is to assist in coordinating
software and testware versions within configuration management.
Purpose
Special Requirements
• Manual or Automated
• Stages in which test is to be used (pre-testing, repair and regression testing, future
compliance testing, end-to-end testing, re-testing after certification, etc.)
• Test environment
• Special skills or training required (especially if automated)
• Any prerequisite procedures
Steps
What are the activities associated with the procedure. Include any of the following activities that
may be required to execute the procedure.
• Log
• Set-up
• Start
• Proceed
• Measure
• Shutdown
• Restart
• Stop
• Wrap-up