Introduction
HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), also known as Quality Center (QC), is an enterprise-level test management tool used in large organizations.
Manual testers use HP ALM to manage requirements, test cases, execution and defects.
What is HP ALM?
HP ALM is a centralized platform that supports the complete testing lifecycle. It integrates test planning, execution and defect tracking in one system.
- Requirement management
- Test case management
- Execution tracking
- Defect management
- Reporting & dashboards
HP ALM Modules
- Management Module: Release and cycle planning.
- Requirements Module: Requirement documentation.
- Test Plan Module: Create and manage test cases.
- Test Lab Module: Execute test cases.
- Defects Module: Log and track defects.
- Dashboard Module: Reports and analysis.
Manual Testing Workflow in HP ALM
- Upload requirements in Requirements module.
- Create test cases in Test Plan module.
- Link test cases to requirements.
- Execute tests in Test Lab.
- Log defects for failed test cases.
- Track execution progress.
Defect Management in HP ALM
- Log defect with detailed description
- Assign defect to developer
- Track status updates
- Retest and close defect
- Link defect to test case
Reports & Dashboard
- Execution summary report
- Defect status report
- Requirement coverage report
- Trend analysis charts
HP ALM dashboards provide enterprise-level visibility of project quality.
Interview Questions
What is HP ALM?
HP ALM is an enterprise test management tool used for managing testing lifecycle activities.
Name modules in HP ALM.
Management, Requirements, Test Plan, Test Lab, Defects and Dashboard modules.
Difference between Test Plan and Test Lab?
Test Plan is used to create test cases, while Test Lab is used to execute them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HP ALM still used in industry?
Yes, many enterprise companies still use HP ALM for large-scale projects.
Is HP ALM suitable for Agile?
It supports Agile but is traditionally used in Waterfall environments.