i. Test planning is the first activity of test team.

ii. If a tester does not plan for testing then it leads to failure.

iii. Test plans are defined in framework created by test strategy and established by test policy like any project, the testing also should be driven by a plan.

iv. The test plan acts as the anchor for the execution, tracking and reporting of the entire testing project.

v. The test plan acts as the anchor for the execution, tracking and reporting of the entire testing project and covers.

The following are the test plan activities:

1. To determine the scope and the risks that need to be tested and that are not to be tested.
2. Determine the strategy.
3. Making sure that the testing activities have been included.
4. Deciding Entry exit criteria.
5. Evaluating the test estimate.
6. Planning when and how to test and deciding how the test results will be evaluated and defining
7. The test artifacts delivered as part of test execution.
8. Defining the management information, including the metrics required and defect resolution and risks issues.
9. Ensuring that the test documentation generates repeatable test assets.