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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify acceptance criteria and develop test plan
   • Review system requirements documentation and project plans to identify mandatory system objectives and optional criteria, and conditions for system acceptance
   • Develop test plan based on system requirements
   • Review and validate test plan based on mandatory criteria, conditions, and system objectives and requirements
   • Communicate test plan to client and prepare client for acceptance test
   • Notify appropriate person of the scheduled acceptance test
2. Perform functional testing on software modules
   • Prepare test environment for client use
   • Perform testing according to test plan and documentation
   • Execute each test cycle
   • Document errors, difficulties and problems
3. Validate test results against expected results
   • Record and investigate discrepancies and corrections according to project procedures and timeframe
   • Brief client on outcomes to ensure client understands test results
   • Monitor system performance as required
   • Reschedule required code changes or modifications
4. Obtain sign-off and acceptance
   • Confirm test results with client
   • Identify and document client concerns over system operation
   • Identify possible solutions to concerns and notify appropriate development staff as required
   • Confirm client approval and obtain sign-off
   • Seek and formalise agreement of involved parties regarding the rescheduling of further required maintenance

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop a test plan based on system requirements and acceptance criteria

undertake functional testing

validate results and obtain client sign-off acceptance.

Note: Evidence must be provided on at least TWO systems.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

compare and contrast the key features and processes of automated test tools

analyse key aspects of business rules and standards

discuss client user requirements

analyse the system or application being tested

describe a range of testing techniques.

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