This section describes the three main phases of test management: Test Planning, Test Development and Test Execution. The following sections in this topic will take each phase and describe the components (fields, items, reports, queries, test results, etc.) of Test Management that support it. In addition, each testing phase has their own corresponding individual process flowchart, relevant graphics with details, and important notes.

The following diagram illustrates how the three processes comprise the Test Management process from a big picture perspective and where they intersect with each other.