Software and systems engineering - Software testing - Part 3: Test documentation

Designation Number:

ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-3

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard

Standard Development Activity:

New Standard

ICS code(s):

35.080

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2022-05-03

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2022-05-25

Posted On:

2022-04-22

Scope:

This document specifies software test documentation templates that can be used for any organization, project or testing activity. It describes the test documentation that is an output of the processes specified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-2.

This document is applicable to testing in all software development lifecycle models. This document is intended for, but not limited to, testers, test managers, developers, and project managers, particularly those responsible for governing, managing, and implementing software testing.

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in the ICT subject area (adoption of new Standard. This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of P123 Technical Committee on Information Technology. It will provide the industry with the latest requirements in the field of ICT, including cybersecurity and software. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users,

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