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ICTSAS503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform systems tests

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSAS503 - Perform systems tests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that the properties of the entire system are tested and proved adequate before handover to the client or user for final acceptance testing.It applies to experienced individuals employed in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) work environments who apply specialised and technical knowledge and systematic approaches to testing and fault finding.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for test
  • Prepare test environment
  • Determine software life cycle
  • Define test plan and appropriate test tools
  • Recognise and separate the system into runnable modules that mirror live scenarios
  • Gather and prepare logs and result sheets
  • Notify operations of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and understanding of implications for operations
  • Test scripts for online test or test run for batch test
  • Conduct walk-through to review expected results against acceptance criteria and system requirements documentation
       
Element: Conduct test
  • Run test scripts and document results according to test and acceptance processes
  • Perform required quality benchmarks or comparisons for acceptance testing
  • Adopt organisation and industry standards
  • Compare actual results to expected results on completion of each system unit, and complete result sheets
       
Element: Analyse and classify results
  • Summarise and classify results, highlighting critical or urgent areas of concern, and prepare report
  • Compare results against requirements
  • Notify operations of test completion
  • Log attendees’ details or comments and gain required signatures
  • Schedule feedback meeting to discuss report and possible next actions with stakeholders, if necessary
  • Ensure test reporting complies with documentation and reporting standards
       


Evidence Required

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. 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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare test environment 
Determine software life cycle 
Define test plan and appropriate test tools 
Recognise and separate the system into runnable modules that mirror live scenarios 
Gather and prepare logs and result sheets 
Notify operations of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and understanding of implications for operations 
Test scripts for online test or test run for batch test 
Conduct walk-through to review expected results against acceptance criteria and system requirements documentation 
Run test scripts and document results according to test and acceptance processes 
Perform required quality benchmarks or comparisons for acceptance testing 
Adopt organisation and industry standards 
Compare actual results to expected results on completion of each system unit, and complete result sheets 
Summarise and classify results, highlighting critical or urgent areas of concern, and prepare report 
Compare results against requirements 
Notify operations of test completion 
Log attendees’ details or comments and gain required signatures 
Schedule feedback meeting to discuss report and possible next actions with stakeholders, if necessary 
Ensure test reporting complies with documentation and reporting standards 

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