This test assessment handbook will allow an organization to assess its own test operation or another’s test operation. This handbook examines the following twelve critical testing processes: 1.Overall Test Process Effectiveness and Efficiency2.Test Alignment with Project, Process, Product, and Organizational Context3.Requirements and Quality Risk Analysis4.Estimation of Test Time and Resources5.Test Planning6.Staffing and Developing a Test Team7.Creating a Test System8.Test Object Delivery and Test Release Management9.Test Execution10.Defect Reporting and Management11.Test Status Reporting and Management12.Change Management, Project End-Game, and Product Release/Deployment