Requirements Analysis & Test Strategy
Requirements Analysis
AgenticAI can automatically extract testable conditions from documentation, identify ambiguities, and propose missing acceptance criteria. Key points:
- Complete and unambiguous requirements
- Identification of edge cases and gaps
- Alignment with stakeholder expectations
Test Strategy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Scope & Objectives | Define what will be tested, what will not, and testing goals |
| Test Levels | Unit, Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing |
| Test Types | Functional, Non-functional, Regression, Performance, Security |
| Coverage | Traceability between requirements and test cases |
| Roles & Responsibilities | Team roles, ownership, and responsibilities |
| Tools & Environment | Testing tools, automation frameworks, and environments |
| Risk Analysis | Identify high-risk areas and mitigation strategies |
| Reporting & Metrics | Progress, defects, and quality KPIs |
Governance & Gating
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Governance | Policies, standards, and reviews to ensure quality and compliance |
| Gating | Decision points between phases based on readiness and risk |
| Entry Criteria | Conditions before testing starts (requirement approval, environment ready) |
| Exit Criteria | Conditions for concluding testing (all critical defects resolved, coverage achieved) |
Exception Handling
- Document known exceptions and edge cases
- Define escalation paths for unplanned issues
- Track deviations from planned tests and implement corrective actions
- Ensure traceability of exceptions to requirements and test outcomes
Defect Management
- Logging and categorizing defects with severity and priority
- Assigning ownership and tracking progress
- Maintaining traceability to requirements and test cases
- Assigning Root Cause Analysis (RCA) responsibility and ensuring proper investigation
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions based on RCA findings
Defect Lifecycle
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| New | Defect is logged and awaiting triage |
| Triage | Defect is triaged and a team is identified for fixing it |
| Assigned | Defect is assigned to respective team for resolution |
| In Progress | Defect is being fixed |
| Resolved/Fixed | Defect is fixed assigned for retesting |
| Verified | QA verifies the defect is fixed successfully |
| Reopened if fails | Defect reoccurs or fix fails validation, goes back to triage |
| RCA Assignment | Root Cause Analysis is assigned |
| Closed | Defect is resolved and confirmed in production/test environment |
Success Criteria
- All critical and high-priority requirements are tested and verified
- Coverage of functional and non-functional requirements meets targets
- Defects are resolved according to severity and priority within SLA
- Traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects is maintained
- Project stakeholders approve the release based on test results and quality metrics
Reporting Needs
- Test Progress Reports: Track test execution, completion percentage, and pending tests
- Defect Reports: Summary of defects by severity, priority, status, and trend analysis
- Coverage Reports: Mapping of requirements to test cases to ensure traceability
- Metrics Dashboards: KPIs for quality, defect density, test effectiveness, and risk assessment
- Exit Criteria Reports: Evidence that all entry/exit conditions are met for release
- Executive Summaries: High-level overview of quality, risks, and readiness for stakeholders