The v model or the waterfall life cycle model is common QA methodology that are is by software project teams across the globe. The waterfall model is very well structured and has a neat documentation process to its credit. This enables multiple projects to run parallel.

Today there are many testing tools that are capable of working with this QA methodology. The test tools chosen for the testing group should be able to integrate well into the test process. They should be able to work efficiently even when new patches of test software are uploaded, without really affecting the throughput of the test team.

Test tools must be capable of tracking productivity, throughput and other quality metrics at all levels to ensure that the test groups are adequately monitored always. They also need to be capable of test execution scheduling that should take place on a regular basis, without depending on the test teams.

An important testing tool capability should be to provide for test documentation at all levels. This can help the test team to document for all phases and modules, so that it can be easy to generate for all modules that get released for next development phase. The test documents of all completed projects need to be archived and their directory details be made readily available for future use.

Testing tools must be able to support the regular test process which includes the main activity of building test plans and creating test cases or scripts. The testing tools must be capable of integrating with existing or new test tools that that are introduced into the testing environment.

To overcome all the testing challenges within the project it is best to use test automation tools that can handle all testing activities efficiently. There are many robust tools that are available in the market that handle multiple test projects and also different project releases and iterations simultaneously.

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