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Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB407A
State Code
D8130
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2011
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/11/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide high-level assurance that websites can be effectively and efficiently provisioned and deployed live in a systematic manner.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare test
  • 1.1 Establish and document testing framework and schedule
  • 1.2 Determine processes and functions to be tested and assign quantitative and qualitative performance benchmarks to each process and function
  • 1.3 Benchmark and document page templates, style guides and expected traffic loads
  • 1.4 Determine and document 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 target audience understanding and needs
2. Test individual pages
  • 2.1 Test pages against style guides and templates
  • 2.2 Test pages for consistency in structure and content
  • 2.3 Apply automatic testing software
  • 2.4 Document page gross statistics of confirmed results of tests
3. Test page relationships against business requirements
  • 3.1 Test installation and examples listed in instruction manual
  • 3.2 Test page navigability using a variety of browsers
  • 3.3 Test ease of use and functionality against requirements
  • 3.4 Test software interface points against business and technical requirements
  • 3.5 Test site security and privacy against business requirements
  • 3.6 Test response time against 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 website's ability to handle concurrent access
  • 4.2 Test conformance to applicable privacy, accessibility and acceptable usage policy standards
  • 4.3 Apply automatic testing software
  • 4.4 Collect, collate and document results from sample user and data from automated test
5. Evaluate test results
  • 5.1 Consolidate and compare results to benchmarks
  • 5.2 Identify results that fail to meet benchmarks and conduct site remedial iteration
  • 5.3 Record and document test results as the site performance baseline, against which further development or updating can be measured
  • 5.4 Provide evaluation feedback to appropriate person
  • 5.5 Ensure appropriate person signs off on site prior to go live date
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 methodology may include:
background testing
distributed performance testing
error recovery methodologies
exhaustive testing
functional testing
random testing
unattended testing
user acceptance testing.
User may include:
department within the organisation
person within a department
third party
people who may have special needs.
Automatic testing software may include:
cascading style sheet (CSS) check, link testers
hypertext markup language (HTML) validator
links
spell check.
Browsers may include:
Galleon
Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla Firefox
Netscape Navigator
Opera
Phoenix.
Software may include:
commercial software applications
in-house or customised
organisation-specific
packaged.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
user
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 an operational acceptance test that measures the independent and integrated structural content and technical components of the site
apply automatic testing software and collect, collate and document results or tests
evaluate and provide feedback on test results.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
web servers
ebusiness website
site server
site server software
analysis software
requirements documentation
organisational requirements
customer relationship model
website manuals and instructions
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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:
direct observation of candidate preparing an operational acceptance test
review of candidate’s documented test results, particularly the quantitative results and their evaluation against predetermined benchmarks
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of requirements for high-level assurance of provisioning and deploying of websites.
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
D0229 ICAT4186B Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP84 ICTWEB407 Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites Unit of competency