ALM - Plan Tests Sub WF Subworkflow

The ALM - Plan Tests Sub WF subworkflow provides a modular process for planning tests that can communicate automatically with Quality Center. If no integration exists, a manual process is also provided. Figure 3-9 shows the subworkflow. ALM - Plan Tests Sub WF Subworkflow lists the important steps in the subworkflow and the user roles associated with those steps.

Figure 3-9. ALM - Plan Tests Sub WF subworkflow
Table 3-6. ALM - Plan Tests Sub WF subworkflow ste

Step Name

User Security

Description

1. Quality Process Mode

ALM - QA Manager

Determine the method of test planning, either automatic through Quality Center, or manual.

4. Quality Process Entry

ALM - QA Manager

The quality process entry needs to be approved for integration of PPM with Quality Center.

5. Generate Requirement in Quality Center

ALM - QA Manager

Automated step that generates a requirement in Quality Center.

7. Quality Center Requirements Setup

ALM - QA Manager

QA to complete requirement setup in Quality Center.

8. Quality Center Test Plan Setup

ALM - QA Manager

QA to complete test plan setup in Quality Center.

9. Quality Center Test Lab Setup

ALM - Independent Tester

QA to complete test lab setup in Quality Center.

2. QC Requirements

ALM - QA Manager

Create test requirements in Quality Center.

3. Create Tests

ALM - QA Manager

Create test plans in Quality Center.