testform

Testform is a generic term used to describe a standardized template or document designed to capture the details of a test or experiment. It is used across disciplines to ensure consistent data collection and traceability from objectives to results.

A typical testform includes fields for identification (title, ID, version), objective, prerequisites, environment, inputs or data, steps or procedures, expected results, actual results, status (pass/fail), deviations or observations, date, tester, and references to related requirements or test cases.

Formats range from paper forms to digital templates in issue trackers or test management systems. Some domains add risk, severity, priority, or confidence ratings, and include links to artifacts such as requirements or defect reports.

In software engineering, testforms underpin test cases and test scripts and can be aligned with standards such as IEEE 829 (test documentation) or ISO 26262 for automotive. In clinical research, test forms may be synonymous with case report forms used to collect data during a trial.

The term is generic and not tied to a single standardized product; its precise meaning depends on field, organization, and the form's intended use.