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Creating a Test Plan
The test plan is prepared by the internal control director.
The plan is generally defined on a period of one year. This plan contains all tests to be executed in the year.
*An audit or test plan is the description of the scope and planning of audits or tests executed in the framework of this plan. It is carried out in accordance with standards and practices. It comprises a description of the approach and the planning schedule. It comprises several audits or tests carried out during a given period.
To create a plan:
1. In the Control desktop, select Testing > Preparation > All Plans.
2. In the dialog box that appears, click the New button.
The new plan appears.
3. Open the properties of the plan.
4. In the Characteristics tab, modify the Name of the plan.
5. Select the Nature of the plan:
• Audit
• Test
• Mixed
*If you have only the HOPEX Internal Control solution, the plan nature is automatically specified and cannot be modified.
*Depending on the selected nature, a Tests and/or Audits tab appears in the properties of the plan.
*If you selected "Test" or "Mixed" values, an assessment campaign is created at validation of the plan. This will enable generation of questionnaires to internal controllers for assessment of controls. For more details, see Assessing Controls.
6. Select the Calendar of the plan.
7. Modify the Begin Date and the End Date if necessary.
*The Status is defined automatically by the workflow.
8. Click Save.
The plan is created.
You can now create tests directly in the plan page.