The document summarizes the fundamental test process which consists of 5 basic steps: 1) planning and control which involves determining test objectives, approach, and resources; 2) analysis and design which involves reviewing requirements, identifying test conditions, and designing test cases; 3) implementation which involves developing and prioritizing test cases and creating test suites; 4) execution which involves executing test cases and logging results; 5) evaluating exit criteria and reporting which involves checking test logs and writing a summary report. The fundamental test process is used for dynamic testing but can also be applied to reviews. Testing is done to determine if a system is suitable for use.