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ICTTEN808
Manage network testing strategies

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Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage a test regime for evaluation of application software for a telecommunications network.

It applies to individuals with high-level technical skills working as network engineers or senior technical staff within project management roles.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan test effort and develop test strategy for an application software

1.1 Critically analyse functionalities of an application software from the system design document and create test strategy for new telecommunications product line

1.2 Produce steps for test strategy, including attributes of each step according to enterprise policy

1.3 Produce test strategy for evaluating suitability of application software for integration into telecommunications network

1.4 Critically analyse test strategy and identify types of risks that would hinder test performance or reality

2. Plan test strategy for regime

2.1 Produce phases of a test cycle for a test regime according to system design document

2.2 Assess a range of tests required to evaluate performance and functionality of application software and determine tests required to suit the test regime

2.3 Evaluate features of testing tool and debuggers and select an appropriate tool to test software application and detect faults

2.4 Evaluate elements of test plan that cover testing functionality of the application software

3. Design test plan and produce test reviews

3.1 Determine forecast time, effort and cost for low and medium intensity projects to perform testing

3.2 Develop a test case or test scenario with prerequisite states based on requirements to generate expected test results for test plan

3.3 Produce test plan for specific phases based on requirements of project specifications for the application software

3.4 Produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within test plan

3.5 Critically analyse test reports and evaluate impact of test plan on the testing environment

3.6 Manage progress of test plan to minimise risks associated with testing and ensure test compliance with test requirements

3.7 Report any detected defects to product evaluation personnel, and prepare a strategy to manage defects

4. Manage test traceability

4.1 Create a traceability matrix to correlate relationship between marketing requirements and detailed requirements of software product to matching parts of design, test plan and test cases

4.2 Critically analyse testing metrics produced by test tool to manage tracking of defects and plan process improvements based on the metrics

4.3 Produce an evaluation report from traceability matrix to manage defects or failures from the test plan

Evidence of the ability to:

produce steps in developing test strategy

produce test strategy for evaluating suitability of application software

design test plan and produce test reviews

develop a test case or test scenario

produce a test plan for specific phases

produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within test plan

create traceability matrix

produce an evaluation report from the traceability matrix to manage defects or failures from the test plan.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain applications software features and functionalities

summarise configuration of software testing tools

outline creation of a traceability matrix

provide detailed summary of different elements of test plans and risks associated with implementation

outline features of testing tools and debuggers

explain identification of types of risks

consider legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact testing

explain how to manage software defects

summarise management of test traceability

outline phases of test cycles

outline production of test reviews

consider specific workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements that impact activity in terms of safety of self and the public

explain relevant steps in developing test strategy

outline testing procedures and testing cycles for various system applications.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering field of work and include access to:

a site where planning and management of a test regime for evaluation of application software may be conducted

software tools currently used in industry

vendor products, specifications, equipment and enterprise policy required for the activity.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan test effort and develop test strategy for an application software

1.1 Critically analyse functionalities of an application software from the system design document and create test strategy for new telecommunications product line

1.2 Produce steps for test strategy, including attributes of each step according to enterprise policy

1.3 Produce test strategy for evaluating suitability of application software for integration into telecommunications network

1.4 Critically analyse test strategy and identify types of risks that would hinder test performance or reality

2. Plan test strategy for regime

2.1 Produce phases of a test cycle for a test regime according to system design document

2.2 Assess a range of tests required to evaluate performance and functionality of application software and determine tests required to suit the test regime

2.3 Evaluate features of testing tool and debuggers and select an appropriate tool to test software application and detect faults

2.4 Evaluate elements of test plan that cover testing functionality of the application software

3. Design test plan and produce test reviews

3.1 Determine forecast time, effort and cost for low and medium intensity projects to perform testing

3.2 Develop a test case or test scenario with prerequisite states based on requirements to generate expected test results for test plan

3.3 Produce test plan for specific phases based on requirements of project specifications for the application software

3.4 Produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within test plan

3.5 Critically analyse test reports and evaluate impact of test plan on the testing environment

3.6 Manage progress of test plan to minimise risks associated with testing and ensure test compliance with test requirements

3.7 Report any detected defects to product evaluation personnel, and prepare a strategy to manage defects

4. Manage test traceability

4.1 Create a traceability matrix to correlate relationship between marketing requirements and detailed requirements of software product to matching parts of design, test plan and test cases

4.2 Critically analyse testing metrics produced by test tool to manage tracking of defects and plan process improvements based on the metrics

4.3 Produce an evaluation report from traceability matrix to manage defects or failures from the test plan

Evidence of the ability to:

produce steps in developing test strategy

produce test strategy for evaluating suitability of application software

design test plan and produce test reviews

develop a test case or test scenario

produce a test plan for specific phases

produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within test plan

create traceability matrix

produce an evaluation report from the traceability matrix to manage defects or failures from the test plan.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain applications software features and functionalities

summarise configuration of software testing tools

outline creation of a traceability matrix

provide detailed summary of different elements of test plans and risks associated with implementation

outline features of testing tools and debuggers

explain identification of types of risks

consider legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact testing

explain how to manage software defects

summarise management of test traceability

outline phases of test cycles

outline production of test reviews

consider specific workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements that impact activity in terms of safety of self and the public

explain relevant steps in developing test strategy

outline testing procedures and testing cycles for various system applications.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering field of work and include access to:

a site where planning and management of a test regime for evaluation of application software may be conducted

software tools currently used in industry

vendor products, specifications, equipment and enterprise policy required for the activity.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Critically analyse functionalities of an application software from the system design document and create test strategy for new telecommunications product line 
Produce steps for test strategy, including attributes of each step according to enterprise policy 
Produce test strategy for evaluating suitability of application software for integration into telecommunications network 
Critically analyse test strategy and identify types of risks that would hinder test performance or reality 
Produce phases of a test cycle for a test regime according to system design document 
Assess a range of tests required to evaluate performance and functionality of application software and determine tests required to suit the test regime 
Evaluate features of testing tool and debuggers and select an appropriate tool to test software application and detect faults 
Evaluate elements of test plan that cover testing functionality of the application software 
Determine forecast time, effort and cost for low and medium intensity projects to perform testing 
Develop a test case or test scenario with prerequisite states based on requirements to generate expected test results for test plan 
Produce test plan for specific phases based on requirements of project specifications for the application software 
Produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within test plan 
Critically analyse test reports and evaluate impact of test plan on the testing environment 
Manage progress of test plan to minimise risks associated with testing and ensure test compliance with test requirements 
Report any detected defects to product evaluation personnel, and prepare a strategy to manage defects 
Create a traceability matrix to correlate relationship between marketing requirements and detailed requirements of software product to matching parts of design, test plan and test cases 
Critically analyse testing metrics produced by test tool to manage tracking of defects and plan process improvements based on the metrics 
Produce an evaluation report from traceability matrix to manage defects or failures from the test plan 

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