Checklist Based Testing

Reasons for Defects

Due to variation in data.

Difference in sequence of standardised procedures or workflow.

Takes out most of the flaws, which ensures excellent coverage.

Cuts down costs and helps meet deadlines.

Helps in better integration of new testing personnel into the organization.

The difference in checklist interpretation leads to different approaches being used to accomplish the mentioned tasks.

Regular improvements in testing processes require the checklist to be upgraded over time to ensure thorough testing.

Complex or advanced level tests can affect the reproducibility of the results.

The utility of the checklist is questionable for holistic testing over the entirety of SDLC.