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Develop detailed test plans

Develop detailed test plans

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS513
State Code
AUW55
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
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for testing information and communications technology (ICT) systems, including software development, systems administration, networking, and web development, by collating documentation of conditions and expected results sufficiently to allow for thorough system testing.It applies to individuals who use technical and specialised knowledge and systematic approaches in performing or organising others to complete complex technical testing operations.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare test environment and gather tools
  • 1.1 Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand the test environment
  • 1.2 Determine areas to test and test objectives, according to organisational standards
  • 1.3 Ensure accessibility of documentation
  • 1.4 Notify user representatives or approval authorities of objectives and scheduled test
  • 1.5 Notify operations staff of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and an understanding of implications
2. Prepare test data
  • 2.1 Gather test schedules according to organisational standards
  • 2.2 Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational standards
  • 2.3 Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational standards
  • 2.4 Prepare test drivers or stubs for test harness according to organisational standards
  • 2.5 Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational standards
3. Complete test plan and acceptance processes
  • 3.1 Use software metrics where appropriate
  • 3.2 Validate test and acceptance processes
  • 3.3 Ensure documentation and reporting comply with test plan and quality benchmarks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8099 ICASAS513A Develop detailed test plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAQ04 ICTSAS520 Develop detailed test plans Unit of competency