Test Status Report in Software Testing - What is Testing Status Report?

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What is Testing Status Report?

A test status report in software testing is a document that gives data about the current status of the software testing process. It helps you to communicate the progress and quality of your software testing efforts to stakeholders (e.g. the developers, QA, management, and clients) and make data-driven decisions for future testing. You can use testing status reports to report defects, test coverage, and other testing metrics.

Test Status Report examples

• A financial software that helps users to manage their accounts and transactions: You can create a status report to report the number of test cases executed, the number of defects found, and the test coverage for different features of the software.
• A mobile game that challenges users to solve puzzles: You can publish a status report to report the number of test cases executed, the number of defects found, and the test coverage for different levels of the game.
• A machine learning software that helps users to analyze data: In a meeting, you can explain a status report to report the number of test cases executed, the number of defects found, and the test coverage for different algorithms and models.

Tips for Test Status Report In Software Testing

• Use the standard tools in your project and a consistent method to collect and analyze your testing data. 
• Use the standard status report template or format.
• Include only the relevant test metrics in your status report.
  
• Use both numerical and graphical representations to present your test metrics in a clear and intuitive way.
• Review and update your test metrics regularly and use them to improve your testing process.

FAQ (interview questions and answers)

1. What do you mean by a status report?
   In software testing, a status report is a document that provides data about the current status of the software testing process.
2. What are some examples of test metrics that you reported in a status report?
   Some examples include defect density, test coverage, defect removal efficiency, etc.
3. How can you use a status report to improve your testing process?
   The status report can be used to make informed decisions for future testing.

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