What is the focus of the test closure phase?

The focus of the test closure phase centers on evaluating and documenting test results. This phase marks the end of the testing process and involves summarizing the testing activities, outcomes, and lessons learned. During this phase, test analysts gather, analyze, and document various metrics and results obtained from testing to provide insight into the quality of the software and the effectiveness of the testing efforts.

This documentation is crucial as it contributes to the knowledge base for future projects, aids in stakeholder reporting, and helps in assessing whether the testing objectives have been met. It may also involve retrospectives on the testing process and identifying areas for improvement going forward.

In contrast, creating new test cases, performing exploratory testing, and executing automated tests are activities that generally take place during earlier phases of testing, rather than in the closure phase.