Use this log to track and triage errors uncovered during testing

Overview When error reports begin rolling in during the testing phase of a development project, you need a system for staying on top of them. By logging each error in this form, you'll be able to track the status and severity of all the issues that turn up.

This Test Error Log, created by project management expert Tom Mochal, provides a convenient and effective way to track the progress and status of the errors your testing uncovers. Each error essentially becomes a new project task when resources are assigned to correct the problem, so this form becomes an important project management tool, as well.

The log can also serve as a quick-and-dirty snapshot of the status of the testing/repair effort. You'll be able to show your boss you're in control of what could be a chaotic situation, and you'll have easy access to information you may need for any metrics reporting your organization does on the efficiency of your testing process.

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