Purpose
The purpose of this checklist is to ensure that QA metrics and reports at Memorres are complete, consistent, and meaningful before they are shared with stakeholders. Metrics are only valuable if they are accurate, traceable, and interpreted correctly. Without validation, teams risk presenting incomplete coverage, misclassified defects, or misleading pass/fail ratios — all of which erode trust with management and clients. This checklist safeguards reporting discipline, ensuring that every report reflects the true state of quality assurance.
Scope
This checklist applies to all delivery projects — SaaS platforms, web, mobile, and integration — where QA metrics and reports are produced. It must be used by QA Engineers when preparing reports and reviewed by QA Leads before dissemination. It excludes informal updates or exploratory test notes that are not part of official project reporting.
Checklist & Guidance
| Area | Validation Point | Detailed Guidance | Why It Matters | Responsible Role | Status (Yes/No) |
| Coverage | Execution coverage calculated | Confirm percentage of executed vs planned test cases. Include explanation for any not-executed cases. | Provides visibility into how much of the system has been validated. | QA Engineer | |
| Coverage | Requirement traceability confirmed | Ensure test cases and results map directly to requirements or acceptance criteria. | Guarantees that QA validates client needs, not assumptions. | QA Lead | |
| Defects | Defect counts accurate | Verify open/closed/reopened counts match tool records. Cross-check severity classification. | Prevents mismatched numbers in dashboards and discussions. | QA Engineer | |
| Defects | Severity & priority aligned | Review if severity and priority are consistent with policy definitions. | Avoids disputes and ensures resources are focused correctly. | QA Lead | |
| Quality Trends | Metrics tracked over time | Include defect discovery rate, closure rate, and reopened defects trend. | Provides insights into whether quality is improving or declining. | QA Lead | |
| Risk Indicators | High-risk areas highlighted | Identify modules with recurring defects or low coverage. | Allows PM/Dev to take preventive actions early. | QA Lead | |
| Reporting | Report format standardized | Validate that reporting follows Memorres-approved template for clarity. | Ensures all stakeholders can read and interpret reports quickly. | QA Engineer | |
| Evidence | Supporting logs/screenshots attached | Reports must include evidence for major defects and summary graphs for metrics. | Builds credibility and prevents disputes. | QA Engineer | |
| Sign-off | Final review completed | QA Lead reviews and signs off on metrics/report before circulation. | Adds oversight and ensures accountability. | QA Lead |
Closing Note & Cross-References
This checklist ensures that QA reports are more than numbers; they are validated reflections of system quality and delivery readiness. It connects directly to the QA Metrics & Measurement Framework, which defines what metrics must be tracked, and the QA Reporting & Review SOP, which explains how reports are prepared, reviewed, and circulated.