Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 4f141c71-35ca-4353-9047-a13efe6d56b7
Document Type: srp
Title: Revision 6 - August 2016
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1601/ML16019A308.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 7
Section ID: 7
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testing strategy. The STP should specify procedures for testing items. It should describe the method for keeping test cases and procedures synchronized with the software design. It should specify the procedure for associating released code with the associated testing documentation. The STP should specify procedures for tracking problem reports, and for ensuring that each problem reported has been correctly resolved. Record keeping concerns a description of the software testing record keeping requirements. The STP should identify required testing records. Procedures should exist for handling testing items. A tracking system should exist for managing test cases and procedure, so that the revision history of each item may be retrieved, and so that the latest revision of each item may be easily identified. B.3.1.12.3 Resource Characteristics for the STP The resource characteristics that the STP should exhibit include methods/tools and standards. Methods/tools involve a description of the means that will be used to carry out each testing task. The STP should identify suitable facilities, methods, techniques and tools to facilitate the performance of testing. The STP should specify a process for selecting testing tools. The hardware and software environment within which the tests are to be applied and any necessary controls should be described. Standards refers to a list of the international, national, industry and company standards and guidelines to be followed by the software testing organization. B.3.1.12.4 Review Guidance for the STP The STP should cover all testing done to the software, including unit testing, integration testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing and installation testing. The reviewer should examine the STP to ensure the test planning is understandable, that testing responsibilities have been given to the appropriate personnel, and that adequate provisions are made for retest in the event of failure of the original test. Since