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.

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