Create an audit test plan

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Test plans can be created from scratch or based on test templates and describe how a feature is to be tested.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_audit.user, sn_audit.external_auditor

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Audit > Audit Testing > Test Plans.
    2. Click New.
    3. On the form, fill in the fields.
      Table 1. Test template form
      Field Description
      Number Unique identification number.
      Control The control that this test plan covers.
      Note:
      This field is only visible when the Policy and Compliance Management plugin is activated.
      Test Template The related test template.
      Duration The expected duration of the test.
      Name A brief and general description of the test plan.
      Design Test
      Design expectations Expectations of how a control is designed.
      Design assessment procedures Document that shows how to assess if a control is designed effectively.
      Operation Test
      Operation expectations Expectations of how a control operates.
      Operation assessment procedures Document that shows how to assess if a control is operating effectively.
    4. Click Submit.