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Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB407
State Code
AUP84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
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.It 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 the test
  • 1.1 Establish and document, the testing framework and schedule
  • 1.2 Determine the processes and functions to be tested, and assign the quantitative and qualitative performance benchmarks to each process and function
  • 1.3 Benchmark and document the page templates, style guides and expected traffic loads
  • 1.4 Determine and document the test methodology
  • 1.5 Assemble and brief, the testing panel on the conduct of the test
  • 1.6 Develop user and installation manuals, according to the target audience’s understanding and needs
2. Test individual pages
  • 2.1 Test the pages, against style guides and templates
  • 2.2 Test the pages, for consistency in structure and content
  • 2.3 Apply the automatic testing software
  • 2.4 Document page gross statistics of confirmed results of tests
3. Test page relationships against the business requirements
  • 3.1 Test the installation, and the examples listed in instruction manual
  • 3.2 Test page navigability using a variety of browsers
  • 3.3 Test the ease of use and functionality against the requirements
  • 3.4 Test software interface points, against the business and technical requirements
  • 3.5 Test site security and privacy against the business requirements
  • 3.6 Test the response time against the business requirements
  • 3.7 Conduct load simulation testing, using single and multiple independent browsers, or automated load testing tools
4. Apply and document further tests
  • 4.1 Test the website's ability to handle concurrent access
  • 4.2 Test conformance to the applicable privacy, accessibility, and acceptable usage policy standards
  • 4.3 Apply the automatic testing software
  • 4.4 Collect, collate and document the results from the sample user, and data from the automated test
5. Evaluate the test results
  • 5.1 Consolidate and compare the results to the benchmarks
  • 5.2 Identify results that fail to meet the benchmarks, and conduct a site remedial iteration
  • 5.3 Record and document the test results as the site performance baseline, against which further development or updating can be measured
  • 5.4 Provide evaluation feedback to the appropriate person
  • 5.5 Ensure that the appropriate person signs off on the site, prior to the ‘go live’ date
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8130 ICAWEB407A Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS30 ICTWEB438 Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites Unit of competency