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# Create a test plan in Risk Workspace

# Create a test plan in Risk Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a test plan to document the control testing procedure. You can create a test
plan from scratch or based on a test template to describe how a feature is to be
tested.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllRiskRisk WorkspaceControl testingControl test plans.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | Unique identification number. |
   | Name | Name of the test plan. |
   | Control | The control that this test plan covers. |
   | Entity | Entity is auto-populated based on the value selected in the Control field. |
   | Test template | Related test template. If you select a test template, all the fields in the Design test and Operational test sections are populated with the test template values. |
   | Duration | Expected duration of the test. |
   | Design test ||
   | Design expectations | Basic requirement that should be met for a control to be effective. |
   | Design assessment procedures | Procedure or steps to be followed to conclude whether the design of the control is effective to achieve the control objective or not. This is based on the design expectation. |
   | Operational test ||
   | Operational expectations | Expectations that should be met to ensure that the control is operating effectively to achieve the control objective. |
   | Operational assessment procedures | Detailed steps, to carry out the operational expectations, which need to be performed to conclude that the control is operating successfully. |
   [Table 1. Create New Test plan form]

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4. Click Save.
5. To visually explore the relationships between the different types of critical audit data that affect your business, click 360° view button.
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