A test infrastructure is provided before testing starts. It includes all elements necessary for test execution and the collection and evaluation of the test results.

The test infrastructure comprises the test system and test tools (e.g. test management system for collecting and evaluating the results) and, in a broader sense, the test data.

The test infrastructure is prepared in accordance with the responsibilities defined in the test concept. Quality assurance measures are used to check that the test infrastructure is ready and complete.

1. Provide test infrastructure according to the test concept
2. Ensure the quality of the test infrastructure
3. Release the test infrastructure for testing

1. Test system
2. Test data