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Apply testing techniques for software development

Apply testing techniques for software development

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG529
State Code
AUV95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop test strategies and implement tests to assure the reliability and quality of an application.It applies to individuals who are responsible for test plan preparation, execution and maintenance, the reporting of tests and defect management in an application. These individuals include quality assurance analysts, test analysts, testers, system testers, software testers, test leads and developers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and design the test
  • 1.1 Analyse and review software development specifications
  • 1.2 Determine the test context, scope, standard and methodology
  • 1.3 Determine the test types and tools
  • 1.4 Determine test input data requirements
  • 1.5 Design the test plan, and test cases, using various test design techniques
2. Prepare the test environment
  • 2.1 Analyse and review documents to prepare the test environment
  • 2.2 Determine test environment requirements
  • 2.3 Build and set up the test environment
3. Implement and execute the test
  • 3.1 Build input data for testing
  • 3.2 Create the test suite or script from test cases
  • 3.3 Execute the test cases
  • 3.4 Create the test record to store test result
4. Manage defect and testing process
  • 4.1 Evaluate and report the test results
  • 4.2 Track the defect and verify the fixes
  • 4.3 Maintain and archive test ware
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8041 ICAPRG529A Apply testing techniques for software development Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS90 ICTPRG551 Apply testing techniques for software development Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE6 ICT50715 Diploma of Software Development Qualification
BEG8 ICT50718 Diploma of Software Development Qualification