Test Artifacts

What are Test Artifacts?

Test artifacts are the documents and outputs produced throughout the testing process, capturing planning, design, execution, and results.

Common Test Artifacts

• Test Plan: Defines the scope, approach, and schedule of testing.
• Test Strategy: The high-level testing approach across the organisation or project.
• Test Scenarios and Test Cases: The detailed steps used to verify functionality.
• Requirements Traceability Matrix: Maps requirements to test cases.
• Test Data: The input values used during execution.
• Defect Reports: Documentation of issues found during testing.
• Test Summary/Closure Reports: Final results and sign-off documentation.

Why Test Artifacts Matter

Well-maintained test artifacts provide a clear audit trail, support knowledge transfer, and make it possible to repeat or extend testing in future project phases.