Purpose
The purpose of this checklist is to ensure that all quality assurance activities begin on a solid foundation. In lean teams like Memorres, QA cannot afford repeated delays caused by missing environments, unclear acceptance criteria, or unprepared test data. This checklist provides a standardized way to confirm readiness before test execution starts. It prevents avoidable gaps—such as incomplete access permissions, unstable environments, or unreviewed standards—that could compromise the efficiency and reliability of QA outcomes. By following this checklist, teams establish a baseline of preparedness, ensuring that execution time is spent validating quality rather than firefighting setup issues.
Scope
This checklist applies to all projects—web applications, mobile applications, SaaS products, and integrations—where QA activities are part of the delivery lifecycle. It is mandatory for QA leads, developers setting up test environments, and project managers overseeing readiness. It excludes exploratory testing in R&D or one-off prototypes where formal QA is not required. The checklist ensures consistency in setup and readiness across all functional teams.
Checklist & Guidance
| Area | Validation Point | Why It Matters | Responsible Role | Status (Yes/No) |
| Standards & Acceptance | Acceptance criteria and quality benchmarks are documented, reviewed, and approved in MIC | Prevents ambiguity about what counts as “done” or “passed” | Project Lead | |
| Test Plan | Test plan exists and covers scope, approach, and responsibilities | Ensures QA is not improvising but aligned with project priorities | QA Lead | |
| Access & Permissions | QA team has logins, environment access, and role permissions verified | Avoids downtime caused by blocked testers or missing credentials | DevOps / IT | |
| Environment Stability | Test environment mirrors production (infrastructure, configs, integrations) | Reduces false positives/negatives caused by mismatched setups | QA Lead + DevOps | |
| Test Data Preparedness | Sample, edge-case, and anonymized client data sets are ready | Prevents delays and ensures realistic coverage | QA Lead | |
| Tooling Setup | Test management, automation tools, and bug trackers are configured and accessible | Creates consistency in execution and reporting | QA Lead / PM | |
| Kickoff Alignment | QA kickoff session held with Dev & PM, confirming expectations and timelines | Builds alignment, avoids finger-pointing later | QA Lead |
Closing Note & Cross-References
This checklist ensures QA does not begin without essential standards and infrastructure in place. It links directly to the QA Standards & Acceptance Criteria Framework, which defines what must be approved before readiness, and the QA Kickoff & Standards Alignment SOP, which explains how the readiness review is conducted. By consistently applying this checklist, teams reduce setup risks and create predictable, repeatable QA cycles.