If software cannot be tested exhaustively, it must be tested selectively. But, on what should selection be based in order to maximize test effectiveness? It seems sensible to concentrate on the parts of the software where the risks are greatest, but what risks should be sought and how can they be identified and analyzed? This paper examines what is implied by risk-based testing, how it can be implemented, case study on benefits of Risk Based Testing, pros & cons of Risk Based Testing and finally where all Risk Based Testing must not be applied.

Manoj Sharma is heading Testing Practice for Birlasoft, responsible for Testing Business Planning, Solutions, IP creation, Delivery Excellence, Competency Development and Alliance & Analyst relationships. He is PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 15 years of global delivery & program management experience in software development and testing with many Fortune 100 companies. He is well versed in structured Account Management making detailed multi-year strategy, operational plan and executing them successfully in various domains like Media & Entertainment, Credit Card, Insurance, Telecom, Manufacturing, International Social Welfare and Plantation. He is also Black Belt Trained and Green Belt Certified with extensive experience in Six Sigma implementing many Green Belt projects delivering hard-savings to the customer. Manoj.sharma@birlasoft.com

Anurag Gupta is having more than 15 years of IT experience in consulting Testing Projects and having extensive experience in project and program management. He is currently working as a Sr. Technical SME in Birlasoft’s Testing COE. His areas of responsibility include providing effective solutions to clients, process improvement activities, new tool and technology investigation, and competency development. Mr Anurag Gupta has also played the role of Delivery Manager, overseeing multiple projects for multiple clients and managing large testing teams. anurag.gupta@birlasoft.com