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Test Environment Checklist - {{project}}
Use this checklist to verify test environment readiness before test execution begins.
Document Control
- Project: {{project}}
- Release: {{release}}
- Environment: [Dev / QA / Staging / UAT / Pre-Prod]
- Date: {{date}}
- Verified by: {{owner}}
1. Infrastructure Readiness
Servers and Services
| Item |
Expected |
Verified |
Notes |
| Application server running |
[URL/endpoint] |
[ ] |
|
| Database server accessible |
[Host:port] |
[ ] |
|
| API endpoints responding |
[Base URL] |
[ ] |
|
| Message queue operational |
[Service name] |
[ ] |
|
| Cache service running |
[Service name] |
[ ] |
|
| File storage accessible |
[Path/bucket] |
[ ] |
|
Network and Connectivity
| Item |
Expected |
Verified |
Notes |
| VPN connection (if required) |
[VPN details] |
[ ] |
|
| Firewall rules configured |
[Ports open] |
[ ] |
|
| SSL certificates valid |
[Expiry date] |
[ ] |
|
| DNS resolution working |
[Domains] |
[ ] |
|
2. Application Deployment
| Item |
Expected |
Verified |
Notes |
| Correct build deployed |
Build: [version/tag] |
[ ] |
|
| Configuration file correct |
[Environment] |
[ ] |
|
| Feature flags set |
[List flags] |
[ ] |
|
| Integrations configured |
[List integrations] |
[ ] |
|
| Logging enabled |
[Log level] |
[ ] |
|
| Monitoring active |
[Dashboard URL] |
[ ] |
|
3. Test Data
Database State
| Item |
Expected |
Verified |
Notes |
| Database schema current |
Migration [version] |
[ ] |
|
| Seed data loaded |
[Dataset name] |
[ ] |
|
| Test accounts created |
[List accounts] |
[ ] |
|
| Reference data populated |
[Data types] |
[ ] |
|
Test Accounts
| Account Type |
Username |
Password |
Role |
Status |
| Admin |
[username] |
[stored securely] |
Administrator |
[ ] Verified |
| Standard User |
[username] |
[stored securely] |
User |
[ ] Verified |
| Guest |
[username] |
[stored securely] |
Guest |
[ ] Verified |
| [Custom role] |
[username] |
[stored securely] |
[Role] |
[ ] Verified |
External Test Data
| Data Type |
Source |
Refresh Date |
Notes |
| Customer records |
[Source] |
[Date] |
|
| Product catalog |
[Source] |
[Date] |
|
| Transaction history |
[Source] |
[Date] |
|
4. Test Tools
Automation Tools
| Tool |
Version |
Status |
Configuration |
| Playwright |
[version] |
[ ] Installed |
[config file] |
| Node.js |
[version] |
[ ] Installed |
|
| Browser drivers |
[versions] |
[ ] Updated |
|
| Test reporter |
[name] |
[ ] Configured |
|
Supporting Tools
| Tool |
Purpose |
Status |
Access Verified |
| Test management |
[Jira/TestRail/etc.] |
[ ] Accessible |
[ ] |
| Defect tracker |
[Jira/etc.] |
[ ] Accessible |
[ ] |
| CI/CD pipeline |
[Jenkins/GitHub Actions/etc.] |
[ ] Running |
[ ] |
| Log aggregator |
[Splunk/ELK/etc.] |
[ ] Accessible |
[ ] |
| API client |
[Postman/Insomnia] |
[ ] Configured |
[ ] |
5. Browser/Device Coverage
Desktop Browsers
| Browser |
Version |
OS |
Status |
| Chrome |
[latest] |
Windows/Mac |
[ ] |
| Firefox |
[latest] |
Windows/Mac |
[ ] |
| Safari |
[latest] |
Mac |
[ ] |
| Edge |
[latest] |
Windows |
[ ] |
Mobile Devices (if applicable)
| Device |
OS Version |
Browser |
Status |
| iPhone |
iOS [version] |
Safari |
[ ] |
| Android |
[version] |
Chrome |
[ ] |
| Tablet |
[OS version] |
[Browser] |
[ ] |
6. Access and Permissions
| Resource |
Required Access |
Granted To |
Verified |
| Test environment URL |
Read/Write |
Test team |
[ ] |
| Database (read-only) |
Read |
Test team |
[ ] |
| Log files |
Read |
Test team |
[ ] |
| CI/CD trigger |
Execute |
Test lead |
[ ] |
| Defect tracker |
Create/Edit |
Test team |
[ ] |
| Test management tool |
Full access |
Test team |
[ ] |
7. Third-Party Integrations
| Integration |
Endpoint |
Mock/Stub/Live |
Status |
Notes |
| Payment gateway |
[URL] |
Mock |
[ ] |
Use test cards |
| Email service |
[URL] |
Stub |
[ ] |
Capture to test inbox |
| SMS provider |
[URL] |
Mock |
[ ] |
|
| OAuth provider |
[URL] |
Live (test tenant) |
[ ] |
|
| Analytics |
[URL] |
Disabled |
[ ] |
|
8. Environment Constraints and Limitations
| Constraint |
Impact |
Mitigation |
| Data refresh schedule |
[Impact] |
[Mitigation] |
| Shared environment |
[Impact] |
[Coordinate with team] |
| Rate limits |
[Impact] |
[Adjust test pace] |
| Downtime windows |
[Impact] |
[Schedule around] |
9. Smoke Test Verification
Run basic smoke tests to confirm environment is functional:
| Test |
Expected Result |
Actual Result |
Pass/Fail |
| Application loads |
Home page displayed |
|
[ ] |
| User can log in |
Dashboard shown |
|
[ ] |
| Database connectivity |
Data retrieved |
|
[ ] |
| API health check |
200 OK |
|
[ ] |
| Create basic record |
Record saved |
|
[ ] |
Sign-off
| Role |
Name |
Date |
Signature |
| Test Lead |
|
|
|
| Environment Owner |
|
|
|
| DevOps |
|
|
|
Notes and Issues
- Blockers identified:
- Workarounds needed:
- Follow-up actions:
Revision History
| Version |
Date |
Author |
Changes |
| 0.1 |
{{date}} |
{{owner}} |
Initial checklist |
