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 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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
interpret software specifications
develop a comprehensive test plan that documents:
test conditions or cases to be applied
data to be processed
automated testing coverage
expected results
activities, dependencies and effort required to conduct the system test.
Note: Evidence must be provided for at least TWO systems.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe key features of at least three different operating systems, with detailed knowledge of operating systems relevant to project requirements
compare and contrast key features of automated test tools, with detailed knowledge of features and processes of tools relevant to the project
discuss organisational requirements, including a testing schedule
analyse system or application being tested
describe quality benchmarks appropriate for testing
describe testing techniques and process relevant to the project.
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:
special purpose tools, equipment and materials
industry software packages
system engineering management plan
test and evaluation program plan
system or application suitable for testing plus its associated documentation
organisational plans and documentation.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.