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title: Test Management process flow
description: The tasks associated with manual software testing can be divided into several steps.
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# Test Management process flow

The tasks associated with manual software testing can be divided into several steps.

The test manager and the tester are involved in the following activities in a manual testing process for a product or feature:

-   Build the test repository by creating test suites, test cases, and tests.
-   Create a test plan to test a specific product or feature
-   Adds test cases to the test plan.
-   Assign a tester to each test case.
-   If required, define a test environment.
-   Perform tests for the assigned test cases.
-   Record the results and update the status of each test.
-   Update the status of test cases.
-   Monitor the progress of the test plans, test cases, and tests.

Stakeholders review the test results and any open issues to decide on the sign-off of the test plan.

Except for completing the test plan sign-off form at the end, there is no required order for performing these testing tasks. Each task can be independently performed.