This document discusses the importance of test metrics in software testing. It provides examples of key metrics like productivity, defect count, and skills assessment. Productivity metrics like test cases designed/executed per day can demonstrate team capabilities. Defect data around count, age, and severity provides critical project health information. Skills can be measured on an individual, team, and readiness level against required skills to identify training needs. Representing and tracking the right metrics ensures project quality and on-time delivery.