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Evidence Guide: ICADBS407A - Monitor physical database implementation

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ICADBS407A - Monitor physical database implementation

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Undertake database management system modelling

  1. Review database prototype, as appropriate, to determine acceptance criteria and performance standards
  2. Load test data according to the technical sequence detailed in documentation
  3. Generate a test schedule for the database of tasks to be performed and results expected
Review database prototype, as appropriate, to determine acceptance criteria and performance standards

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Load test data according to the technical sequence detailed in documentation

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Generate a test schedule for the database of tasks to be performed and results expected

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Monitor database performance

  1. Evaluate database performance against acceptance criteria and performance standards
  2. Identify discrepancies in results when expected outcomes do not meet acceptance criteria
  3. Identify areas needing enhancement and document changes to be made
  4. Modify database according to project standards
  5. Repeat performance testing until expected results are achieved
Evaluate database performance against acceptance criteria and performance standards

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Identify discrepancies in results when expected outcomes do not meet acceptance criteria

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Identify areas needing enhancement and document changes to be made

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Modify database according to project standards

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Repeat performance testing until expected results are achieved

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Seek client feedback and sign-off

  1. Present test results in a document and provide to client for feedback
  2. Incorporate client change requests as appropriate
  3. Obtain client sign-off of the monitoring process
Present test results in a document and provide to client for feedback

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Incorporate client change requests as appropriate

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Obtain client sign-off of the monitoring process

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

identify technical considerations affecting implementation of a database

analyse performance issues during implementation of the database.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

database management system (DBMS)

target database prototype

testing and benchmarking software

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of database performance testing

review of candidate’s test schedule that documents evidence of discrepancies

evaluation of candidate’s documented test results.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analytical skills to review database prototype and evaluate performance

communication skills to liaise with client

literacy skills to:

evaluate technical data

present and document feedback

problem-solving skills to provide a range of technical solutions

technical skills to use database software.

Required knowledge

client business domain

current industry-accepted hardware and software products

database design

database performance standards

quality assurance practices

testing and benchmarking processes

three or more current principles of databases.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Database may include:

commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database packages

object-relational databases

proprietary databases

relational databases.

Acceptance criteria may include:

cost implications

technical and logistical considerations

timeframe.

Documentation may follow:

audit trails

client training

International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards

maintaining equipment inventory

naming standards

project-management templates and report writing

satisfaction reports

version control.

Tasks may include:

activities

function

job

work.

Client may include:

external organisations

individuals

internal departments

internal employees.