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Perform unit test for a class

Perform unit test for a class

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS401
State Code
AUW25
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
40
Description
This unit describes the 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.It applies to individuals who use technical and specialised knowledge and apply a systematic approach to and fault finding and problem solving in information and communications technology (ICT) testing environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for test
  • 1.1 Determine test criteria
  • 1.2 Prepare 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8063 ICASAS401A Perform unit test for a class Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG2 ICT40615 Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing Qualification