VALIDATION,VERIFICATION, ANDTESTING PLANProject or System NameU.S. Small Business AdministrationMonth, YearRevision SheetRevision SheetRelease No.DateRevision DescriptionRev. 111/14/01Validation, Verification, and Testing Plan Template and ChecklistValidation, Verification, and Testing PlanPage iiValidation, Verification, and Testing Plan Authorization MemorandumI have carefully assessed the Validation, Verification, and Testing Plan for the (System Name). This document has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the SBA System Development Methodology.MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION - Please check the appropriate statement._ The document is accepted. _ The document is accepted pending the changes noted._ The document is not accepted.We fully accept the changes as needed improvements and authorize initiation of work to proceed. Based on our authority and judgment, the continued operation of this system is authorized._NAMEDATEProject Leader_NAMEDATEProgram Area/Sponsor Representative_NAME DATEProgram Area/Sponsor DirectorVALIDATION, VERIFICATION AND TESTING PLANTABLE OF CONTENTSPage #1.0GENERAL INFORMATION1.1Purpose1.2Scope1.3System Overview1.4Project References1.5Terms and Abbreviations1.6Points of Contact1.6.1Information1.6.2Coordination2.0TEST EVALUATION2.1Requirements Traceability Matrix2.2Test Evaluation Criteria2.3User System Acceptance Criteria3.0TESTING SCHEDULE3.1Overall Test Schedule3.2Security3.xTesting Location Identifier3.x.1Milestone Chart3.x.2Equipment Requirements3.x.3Software Requirements3.x.4Personnel Requirements3.x.5Deliverable Materials3.x.6Testing Tools3.x.7Site Supplied Materials4.0TESTING CHARACTERISTICS4.1Testing Conditions4.2Extent of Testing4.3Data Recording4.4Testing Constraints4.5Test Progression4.6Test Evaluation4.6.1Test Data Criteria4.6.1.1Tolerance4.6.1.2System Breaks4.6.2Test Data Reduction5.0TEST DESCRIPTION5.xTest Identifier5.x.1System Functions5.x.2Test/Function Relationships5.x.3Means of Control5.x.4Test Data5.x.4.1Input Data5.x.4.2Input Commands5.x.4.3Output Data5.x.4.4Output Notification5.x.5Test Procedures5.x.5.1Procedures5.x.5.2Setup5.x.5.3Initialization5.x.5.4Preparation5.x.5.5TerminationValidation, Verification, and Testing PlanPage iv1.0 General Information1.0GENERAL INFORMATIONValidation, Verification, and Testing Plan1.0 General InformationNOTE TO AUTHOR: Highlighted, italicized text throughout this template is provided solely as background information to assist you in creating this document. Please delete all such text, as well as the instructions in each section, prior to submitting this document. ONLY YOUR PROJECT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION SHOULD APPEAR IN THE FINAL VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT.The Validation, Verification, and Testing Plan provides guidance for management and technical efforts throughout the test period. It establishes a comprehensive plan to communicate the nature and extent of the test necessary for a thorough evaluation of the system. This plan is used to coordinate the orderly scheduling of events by providing equipment specifications and organizational requirements, the test methodology to be employed, a list of the test materials to be delivered, and a schedule for user (tester) orientation. Finally, it provides a written record of the required inputs, execution instructions, and expected results of the system test.1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION1.1PurposeDescribe the purpose of the Validation, Verification, and Testing Plan.1.2ScopeDescribe the scope of the Validation, Verification, and Testing Plan as it relates to the project.1.3System OverviewProvide a brief system overview description as a point of reference for the remainder of the document. In addition, include the following: Responsible organization System name or title System code System environment and special conditions1.4Project ReferencesProvide a list of the references that were used in preparation of this document. Examples of references are: Previously developed documents relating to the project Documentation concerning related projects SBA standard procedures documents1.5Terms and AbbreviationsProvide a list of the terms and abbreviations used in this document and the meaning of each.1.6Points of Contact1.6.