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Manage testing of games and interactive media

Manage testing of games and interactive media

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM538
State Code
OBU60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020119 - Artificial Intelligence
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to define requirements and procedures and manage testing of games and interactive media to enable timely product release.It applies to those who ensure the delivery of well-tested, quality software products in the marketplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine quality requirements statement that will enable product release
  • 1.1 Review product in market and determine high-level requirements provided by product for expected clients
  • 1.2 Define releasable product enable limited release and complete product release according to industry requirements
  • 1.3 Summarise findings into quality requirements statement, according to industry and organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm client requirements and development specifications align with product release requirements
2. Define product test plan according to quality requirements statement
  • 2.1 Identify expected test cycles during software development life cycle according to development methodology in use and product release quality requirements
  • 2.2 Determine types of testing to be performed during test cycles according to quality requirements
  • 2.3 Determine testing methods to be used to implement testing types defined for identified test cycles
  • 2.4 Define testing technique to be used and determine test cases and analyse results
  • 2.5 Perform test cycle and determine acceptable balances of cost, quality and risk, and confirm with upper management and development team
  • 2.6 Select test-support software according to testing requirements
  • 2.7 Define implementation details for agreed testing and team responsible for testing management
  • 2.8 Define reporting details for testing throughout product life cycle
  • 2.9 Confirm test plan completeness using available completeness techniques
  • 2.10 Document defined testing procedures and plan according to industry and organisational standards
  • 2.11 Confirm test plan with development team and management
3. Manage testing processes
  • 3.1 Install and configure selected test-support software according to vendor requirements
  • 3.2 Perform product testing according to defined test plan and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Manage and report on development of test cases, test cycle status and outstanding bug status
  • 3.4 Report on status of product testing
  • 3.5 Update test plan and schedule according to changing development conditions and notify management as required
  • 3.6 Evaluate results and handle and resolve bugs as required
  • 3.7 Manage test environment, including setup, receipt of test builds and clean-up according to organisational procedures
4. Finalise testing for release
  • 4.1 Document and produce testing results for management review prior to release
  • 4.2 Manage test product freeze for final release and final test run
  • 4.3 Confirm product quality and product release requirements have been met
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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