Role Descriptor: Tester

The Tester is responsible for the core activities of the test effort. Those activities include identifying, defining, implementing, and conducting the necessary tests, as well as logging the outcomes of the testing and analyzing the results.

Based on Method Role: Tester

Relationships

Performs:	Responsible for: Test Case Test Log Test Script
Additionally Performs: Plan Project	Modifies:

Main Description

The person in this role is primarily responsible for the following tasks:

Identifying the tests that need to be performed
Identifying the most appropriate implementation approach for a given test
Implementing individual tests
Setting up and running the tests
Logging outcomes and verifying that the tests have been run
Analyzing and guiding the recovery from execution errors
Communicating test results to the team

Properties

Multiple Occurrences
Optional
Planned

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