Information Technology

A Test Policy is a high level document and is at the top of the hierarchy of the Test Documentation structure.

 

The purpose of the Test Policy document is to represent the testing philosophy of the company as a whole and to provide a direction which the testing department should adhere to and follow. It should apply to both new projects and maintenance work.

Setting an appropriate test policy by senior managers provides a robust framework within which testing practitioners can then operate. This will help to ensure the maximization of the strategic value inherent in every project.