The BA's Role in Testing

Summary

A BA typically doesn't execute all testing, but plays a critical role in ensuring requirements are testable and in validating that delivered functionality actually meets the original business need.

• 1Read how BA and QA responsibilities typically divide on a real project.
• 2Learn why a BA reviewing test cases against original requirements catches gaps QA alone might miss.
• 3Understand this role varies by company — some BAs write test cases directly, others don't.