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Validate an application design against specifications

Validate an application design against specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG520
State Code
AUV98
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
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to check a software application design against the specifications, and to apply validation techniques across the system’s life cycle.It applies to individuals employed in the area of software development who are responsible for verifying and validating software design specifications. They may be software project managers, testers, software engineers, system analysts or software developers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate the software requirement specifications
  • 1.1 Review the software requirement specifications document prior to design, to ensure that it is complete and correct
  • 1.2 Validate the software requirement specifications document
2. Create a proof of concept prototype
  • 2.1 Use rapid application development tools (RAD) to create a prototype system
  • 2.2 Present the prototype system for demonstration to the appropriate person
  • 2.3 Validate the proof of concept
3. Evaluate the software design
  • 3.1 Determine if the design is complete, accurate, consistent and feasible
  • 3.2 Validate the software design document
  • 3.3 Validate the database structure and its elements
  • 3.4 Validate the user interface (UI)
  • 3.5 Review the software risk analysis
4. Evaluate the source code
  • 4.1 Validate the consistency between the code and the software design document
  • 4.2 Validate logical structure and syntax, using static analysis tools
5. Evaluate the testing requirements
  • 5.1 Review and validate the test plans
  • 5.2 Review and validate the test cases
6. Document the validation
  • 6.1 Document the results of the validation exercise
  • 6.2 Recommend the current software design, or itemise the required alterations
  • 6.3 Submit the report to the appropriate person for action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8034 ICAPRG520A Validate an application design against specifications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS96 ICTPRG546 Validate application designs against specifications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE6 ICT50715 Diploma of Software Development Qualification
BEG8 ICT50718 Diploma of Software Development Qualification