10.5 Release Requirements
List the hardware, firmware, and software required to run the release, complete with version numbers
and memory size. List any build instructions.
8.11 Test Log
This provides a chronological record of the execution of tests.
8.11.1 Description
Include information which applies to all entries in the log:
??? The identity of the item(s) being tested including their version/revision levels
??? The attributes of the environments in which the testing is conducted (the facility identification,
hardware being used ??” for example, amount of memory being used, CPU mode number, and
number and model of tape drives and/or mass storage devices, system software used, and resources
available such as the amount of memory available)
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8.11.2 Activity and Event Entries
For each event, including the beginning and end of activities, record the occurrence date and time along
with the author??™s name and details. Include the following:
??? Execution description: The test (procedure) identifier being executed, and refer to its specification.
Record all personnel present during the execution including testers, operators, and witnesses,
and the function of each individual.
??? Procedure results: For each execution, record the:
??“ Visually-observable results (for example, error messages generated, aborts, and requests for
operator action)
??“ Location of any output (for example, print-outs, and test-actual-result files)
??“ Successful or unsuccessful execution of the test
??? Environmental information: Record any environmental conditions specific to this entry (for
example, hardware substitutions, service packs).
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