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Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB438
State Code
OBS30
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
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide high-level assurance that websites can be effectively and efficiently provisioned and deployed live, in a systematic manner.The unit applies to individuals employed as web designers and web developers who are involved in testing the effectiveness of websites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare test and establish testing framework and methodology
  • 1.1 Establish and document testing framework and schedule
  • 1.2 Determine processes and functions requiring testing and assign quantitative and qualitative performance benchmarks to each process and function
  • 1.3 Document page templates, style guides and expected traffic loads
  • 1.4 Determine and document test methodology and select automatic testing software
  • 1.5 Assemble and brief testing panel on conduct of test
  • 1.6 Develop user and installation manuals according to user needs and requirements
2. Test individual pages and page relationships against business requirements
  • 2.1 Test pages against style guides and templates and confirm consistency of structure and content
  • 2.2 Apply automatic testing software
  • 2.3 Document page statistics of confirmed test results
  • 2.4 Test installation and examples listed in instruction manual
  • 2.5 Assess page navigability, response time and functionality using a variety of browsers and devices against business requirements
  • 2.6 Test software interface points, site security and privacy against business and technical requirements
  • 2.7 Conduct load simulation testing, using single and multiple independent browsers, or automated load testing tools
  • 2.8 Obtain and complete test sign-off sheets for applicable tests
3. Apply and document further tests
  • 3.1 Test website’s ability to handle concurrent access
  • 3.2 Conform to applicable privacy, accessibility and acceptable usage policy standards
  • 3.3 Apply automatic testing software
  • 3.4 Collect, collate and document results from sample user and data from automated test
  • 3.5 Obtain and complete test sign-off sheets for further tests performed
4. Evaluate test results
  • 4.1 Consolidate and compare results to benchmarks
  • 4.2 Identify results that fail to meet benchmarks and conduct a site remedial iteration
  • 4.3 Record and document test results as site performance baseline, against which further development and updating can be measured
  • 4.4 Provide evaluation feedback to required personnel and obtain signoff prior to going live
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUP84 ICTWEB407 Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites Unit of competency