Sample Unit Test Plan Template

Unit Test Plan
Module ID: _________	Program ID: ___________
1. Module Overview
Briefly define the purpose of this module. This may require only a single phrase: i.e.: calculates overtime pay amount, calculates equipment depreciation, performs date edit validation, or determines sick pay eligibility, etc.

1.1 Inputs to Module
[Provide a brief description of the inputs to the module under test.]

1.2 Outputs from Module
[Provide a brief description of the outputs from the module under test.]

1.3 Logic Flow Diagram
[Provide logic flow diagram if additional clarity is required.]

2. Test Data
(Provide a listing of test cases to be exercised to verify processing logic.)

2.1 Positive Test Cases
[Representative data samples should provide a spectrum of valid field and processing values including "Syntactic" permutations that relate to any data or record format issues. Each test case should be numbered, indicate the nature of the test to be performed and the expected proper outcome.]

2.2 Negative Test Cases
[The invalid data selection contains all of the negative test conditions associated with the module. These include numeric values outside thresholds, invalid Characters, invalid or missing header/trailer record, and invalid data structures (missing required elements, unknown elements, etc.)

3. Interface Modules
[Identify the modules that interface with this module indicating the nature of the interface: outputs data to, receives input data from, internal program interface, external program interface, etc. Identify sequencing required for subsequent string tests or sub-component integration tests.]

4. Test Tools
[Identify any tools employed to conduct unit testing. Specify any stubs or utility programs developed or used to invoke tests. Identify names and locations of these aids for future regression testing. If data supplied from unit test of coupled module, specify module relationship.]

5. Archive Plan
[Specify how and where data is archived for use in subsequent unit tests. Define any procedures required to obtain access to data or tools used in the testing effort. The unit test plans are normally archived with the corresponding module specifications.]

6. Updates
[Define how updates to the plan will be identified. Updates may be required due to enhancements, requirements changes, etc. The same unit test plan should be re-used with revised or appended test cases identified in the update section.]