DVP&R Worksheet Columns

This topic describes the fields found on the Worksheet tab of the DVP&R worksheet. For a description on how to use the Worksheet tab to document the process steps, see DVP&R Worksheet.

Note: The fields that are enabled in the interface and the options available in configurable drop-down lists will depend on the interface style settings that have been defined for the current project. You can choose Project > Management > Configurable Settings > Interface Style to open the Edit Interface Style (This Project) window and change the settings for the current project.

Plan Records
- Test Request #: The number of the test that needs to be performed. This is a required column.
- Test Identifier (Name): A short name for the test that needs to be performed.
- Test/Specification Method: A short description of the test that needs to be performed. This is a required column.
- Acceptance Criteria: The criteria that must be met in order to pass the test.
- Requirement Source: The source of the requirement that must be met in order to pass the test.
- Requirement: The requirement that must be met in order to pass the test.
- Specification Type: The type of specification that must be met in order to pass the test.
- Classification: The special characteristic classification.
- Planned Test Location: The location where the test will be performed.
- Planned Test Phase: The phase of development in which the test will be performed.
- Planned Sample Size: The sample size that is planned for the test.
- Planned Sample Type: The type of sample that is planned to be used for the test.
- Planned Test Duration: The planned duration of the test.
- Planned Start: The planned start date for the test.
- Planned End: The planned end date for the test.
- Assigned To: The person or group responsible for performing the test.
- Notes (Plan): Any notes related to the planned test.
- User-Defined Fields: Up to three text fields, one date field, one number field and one drop-down list.
Report Records
- Test Report #: The number of the report for the completed test. This is a required column.
- Test Report Identifier: A short name for the report for the completed test.
- Status: The status of the test report (e.g., "active" or "replaced by test YYY," etc.).
- Actual Start: The actual start date for the test.
- Actual End: The actual end date for the test.
- Actual Sample Size: The actual sample size that was used in the test.
- Test Results: The results of the test. This is a required column.
- Completed By: The person or group who completed the test.
- Notes (Results): Any notes related to the completed test.
- User-Defined Fields: Up to three text fields, one date field, one number field and one drop-down list.