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Perform unit test for a class
Perform unit test for a class
Unit of competency
National Code
ICASAS401A
ICASAS401A
State Code
D8063
D8063
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/10/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure that the system is proved adequate, before handover to the client or user, by unit testing functionality and reliability of individual components.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for test
- 1.1 Determine test criteria
- 1.2 Prepare the test environment
- 1.3 Perform static tests using appropriate test tools to verify correct behaviour of modules
- 1.4 Use a test harness program to exercise module behaviour
- 1.5 Test objects containing lower level class instances separately
- 1.6 Prepare data to facilitate path testing
- 1.7 Prepare data to facilitate member function testing
2. Conduct test
- 2.1 Ensure clean test environment
- 2.2 Initialise test environment
- 2.3 Run test harness and document results in line with test and acceptance processes
- 2.4 Finalise test environment
3. Analyse and classify results
- 3.1 Review and classify test results to highlight areas of concern
- 3.2 Compare test results against requirements and design specifications in line with quality benchmarks
- 3.3 Forward test results to appropriate person
- 3.4 Review feedback
- 3.5 Ensure compliance 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 criteria may include:
object-oriented language criteria that may encompass:
inheritance between classes
interaction between methods of the classes
procedural language criteria
proper instantiation of classes
procedural language criteria that may encompass:
behaviour that affects the attributes of the program
parameters
procedures
return values.
Test environment may include:
data
network or communications and other equipment
operating system
other support software
program libraries.
Quality benchmarks may relate to:
organisational standards
products, such as Protocol and Service Multiplexor (PSM).
Appropriate person may include:
project leader or programmer responsible for code
supervisor.
Test criteria may include:
object-oriented language criteria that may encompass:
inheritance between classes
interaction between methods of the classes
procedural language criteria
proper instantiation of classes
procedural language criteria that may encompass:
behaviour that affects the attributes of the program
parameters
procedures
return values.
Test environment may include:
data
network or communications and other equipment
operating system
other support software
program libraries.
Quality benchmarks may relate to:
organisational standards
products, such as Protocol and Service Multiplexor (PSM).
Appropriate person may include:
project leader or programmer responsible for code
supervisor.
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:
prepare a test environment
conduct unit test, covering:
member function test
path test
static test
analyse test results.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
suitable test plan
specific requirements
design documents used in the analysis of the test
suitable class to test
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of a test for a particular class
direct observation of candidate conducting test
evaluation of candidate’s documented analysis of test results and feedback.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare a test environment
conduct unit test, covering:
member function test
path test
static test
analyse test results.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
suitable test plan
specific requirements
design documents used in the analysis of the test
suitable class to test
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of a test for a particular class
direct observation of candidate conducting test
evaluation of candidate’s documented analysis of test results and feedback.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0233 | ICAT4242B | Perform unit test for a class | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW25 | ICTSAS401 | Perform unit test for a class | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D562 | ICA40611 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing | Qualification |