List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for test | 1.1 Prepare test environment 1.2 Determine software life cycle 1.3 Define test plan and appropriate test tools 1.4 Recognise and separate the system into runnable modules that mirror live scenarios 1.5 Gather and prepare logs and result sheets 1.6 Notify operations of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and understanding of implications for operations 1.7 Test scripts for online test or test run for batch test 1.8 Conduct walk-through to review expected results against acceptance criteria and system requirements documentation |
2. Conduct test | 2.1 Run test scripts and document results according to test and acceptance processes 2.2 Perform required quality benchmarks or comparisons for acceptance testing 2.3 Adopt organisation and industry standards 2.4 Compare actual results to expected results on completion of each system unit, and complete result sheets |
3. Analyse and classify results | 3.1 Summarise and classify results, highlighting critical or urgent areas of concern, and prepare report 3.2 Compare results against requirements 3.3 Notify operations of test completion 3.4 Log attendees’ details or comments and gain required signatures 3.5 Schedule feedback meeting to discuss report and possible next actions with stakeholders, if necessary 3.6 Ensure test reporting complies with documentation and reporting standards |
Evidence of the ability to:
test the operation and consistency of the total system prior to delivery according to system requirements, including testing:
performance
security
configuration sensitivity
start-up and recovery from failure modes
analyse test results
prepare reports in compliance with documentation and reporting standards.
Note: Evidence must be provided on at least TWO occasions or systems.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
compare and contrast the key features and processes of automated test tools
analyse input and output requirements
describe organisational practice and rules for preparing test
describe particular system requirements and key features
analyse underlying test data
Identify and summarise industry standards appropriate to performing system tests.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the systems administration and support field of work, and include access to:
requirements and design documents
human resources
hardware and environments for system test use (all testing to be carried out on the same platform as the completed system; scheduled testing to be on the production platform; production environment is required as part of test preparation)
system or application suitable for testing.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.