Where should the process for carrying out product risk analysis be documented in a test plan?

The process for carrying out product risk analysis should be documented in the approach of testing. This section of the test plan outlines how the testing will be conducted, detailing the strategies and techniques that will be employed. Since risk analysis directly influences the testing approach by identifying areas that require more focus or resources due to potential issues, documenting it here ensures that the entire testing team understands how to prioritize efforts based on identified risks.

The other sections of the test plan, although important, are not ideally suited for detailing the risk analysis process. The scope of testing defines what will be tested and what will be excluded, while metrics of testing focus on how testing success and efficiency will be measured. Configuration management relates to how the software and its artifacts will be managed, which is distinct from the strategies developed through risk analysis. Thus, the approach of testing is the most relevant area for documenting risk analysis.