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Perform systems tests

Perform systems tests

Unit of competency
National Code
ICASAS503A
State Code
D8090
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/10/2011
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
07/10/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure that the properties of the entire system are tested and proved adequate before handover to the client or user for final acceptance testing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for test
  • 1.1 Prepare test environment
  • 1.2 Determine software life cycle
  • 1.3 Define test plan and appropriate test tools
  • 1.4 Recognise and separate the system into runnable modules mirroring live scenarios
  • 1.5 Gather and prepare logs and result sheets
  • 1.6 Notify operations of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and understanding of implications for operations
  • 1.7 Test scripts for online test or test run for batch test
  • 1.8 Conduct walkthrough to review expected results against acceptance criteria and system requirements documentation
2. Conduct test
  • 2.1 Run test scripts and document results according to test and acceptance processes
  • 2.2 Perform required quality benchmarks or comparisons for acceptance testing
  • 2.3 Adopt organisation and industry standards
  • 2.4 Compare actual results to expected results on completion of each system unit, and complete result sheets
3. Analyse and classify results
  • 3.1 Summarise and classify results, highlighting critical or urgent areas of concern and prepare report
  • 3.2 Compare results against requirements
  • 3.3 Notify operations of test completion
  • 3.4 Log attendees’ details or comments and gain required signatures
  • 3.5 Schedule feedback meeting to discuss report and possible next actions with stakeholders if necessary
  • 3.6 Ensure test reporting complies with documentation and reporting standards
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Test environment may include:
data
network, communications and other equipment
operating system
other support software
program libraries.
Test tools may include:
applications testing:
Cyrano Suite
DataShark
Datatect
preVue-C/S
code, unit, class testing:
AssertMate
BoundsChecker
C-Cover
CodeReview
CodeWizard
DeepCover
FailSafe
Hindsight
Insure++
JavaPureCheck
JCAST
Logiscope
stress load testing:
Astra SiteManager
Astra SiteTest
automated test facilities
AutoTester Web
e-Load
e-MONITO
e-TEST Suite
JavaLoad
LoadRunner.
Organisation and industry standards may include:
AS3925.1-1994 Software quality assurance - plans
AS4042-1992 Software configuration management plans
AS4043-1992 Software configuration management
AS/NZS 14102:1998 Information technology - guideline for evaluation and selection of computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools
AS/NZS 4258:1994 Software user documentation process
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 12207:1997 Information technology - Software life cycle processes.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
test the operation and consistency of the total system according to the system requirements, including testing performance, security, configuration sensitivity, and start-up and recovery from failure modes; with testing taking place prior to delivery
analyse test results
prepare reports in compliance with documentation and reporting standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs
requirements and design documents
human resources
test hardware and environments in place and free for system test use (all testing to be carried out on the same platform as the completed system; scheduled testing to be on the production platform; production environment is required as part of test preparation)
system or application suitable for testing.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of candidate conducting a test using appropriate test tools
verbal or written questioning of underpinning skills and knowledge of components and run-able modules that make up a total system
evaluation of test results prepared by candidate, including confirming that functionality is as specified by the business, and documenting any software issues
review of test documentation, specifically confirming that:
functionality of the tested system is as specified by the business in the business design specification document and the requirements documentation
software will replace existing software or support the intended business functions and achieves the standards required by the organisation for the development of new systems
software, network or web page is of high quality and interfaces with existing systems.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0236 ICAT5081B Perform systems test Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW50 ICTSAS503 Perform systems tests Unit of competency