Testing of ICT-related
solutions
AQA INFO 1
Section 9
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What you need to do
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Draw up a test plan that will test all aspects of
your solution
Create a testing table that will show the
outcomes of your testing
Include screen shot evidence in the testing
table
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Test Strategy
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You need to plan what testing you are going
to carry out as there are different types.
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Functional testing – each function as it is developed using normal,
erroneous or boundary
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Navigational testing – each making sure hyperlinks or macros work
using test data (clicking on mouse)
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System testing – system works as a whole
User testing – allows the user to give feedback that the system works
appropriately to their needs.
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Test Data
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It is important to specify what data is going to
be tested.
There are three types of test data:
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Normal
Erroneous
Boundary
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Test Data cont.
NORMAL
ERRONEOUS
BOUNDARY
You should have at least 5
tests that use normal data
You should have at least 3
tests that use erroneous
data
You should have at least 3
boundary tests
Should show that your
solution accepted that data
Should specify if the data is
just outside the boundary or
is the wrong type
completely.
Should specify that the data
is just inside the boundary
that is accepted by your
solution
DEFINITION:
Test that the system
working under normal
conditions, is providing the
correct data
DEFINITION:
That the system will reject
values outside of the
acceptable limits.
DEFINITION:
To test that the system
accepts both extreme
ranges of test data
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Test Data Example:
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A field in a database is designed to accept
examination marks between 0 and 90.
Validation rules have been set up for this.
Normal
Boundary
Erroneous
Should not break
any rules
Should let values
reach the boundary
Any other values
should be rejected.
For example: A
value of 63 would
be fine
For example: data 0 For example: data
or 90 should be
“smith” or “92”
accepted
should be rejected
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Test Plan
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Test plan needs to include tests that ensure:
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Output is 100% accurate
Output is clear
Data input is validated
Printed output is as expected
Solution meets client requirements
Solution is user friendly
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What should a test plan show?
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Validity of data input
Accuracy of the output
Presentation of the output
That the solution meets the client requirements
That the solution is useable by the end user
Incorporates the test data to be used with the
expected results
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Test Plan cont.
Test
Number
Purpose
of Test
Test Data
Type
Data
Value
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Expected
Outcome
Testing against the website plan
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Your test plan should include:
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Testing the pages offline
Uploading pages and images to the Internet
Testing the web pages online
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YOU ARE NOT JUST TESTING HYPERLINKS
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Pages are readable
All images are present
Images are not pixelated
Load times are acceptable
Any rollovers work
That a user can edit details etc etc
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Example - website
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Offline test
Test
All text is
readable
Expected
outcome
Text is big
enough to
read
check that all Every image
mouseovers goes darker
work
when the
cursor moves
over it.
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Online test
Test
Expected
outcome
Test that all
hyperlinks
work
All
hyperlinks
work ok
User testing
with Jodie
Users able to
edit pages
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Example - spreadsheet
Test
Expected outcome
Test that all macro buttons work
All macro buttons work
Text that all images are clear
Logo and company name is clear
Test VLOOKUP
Choose A4 colour 2 sides
Price per 1000 should be £32.00
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Testing Table - example
Test
Expected outcome
Actual
Outcome
Evidence
Test Total cost
318.00
318.00
Testing screen
shot 1
Test validation of formulas
1000 [extreme value] – OK
990 [erroneous value] rejected
Error message Testing screen
only appears on shot 2
erroneous test
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Remember
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Do make sure your screen shots are not too
small
If you crop any screen shots, do not cut off
any part that may be useful (formula tool bar)
Get a witness statement sighed by your
teacher to show that everything works.
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Summary
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Designing a Test strategy is necessary
Choosing the right type of data
Testing validation rules
Involving other users in the testing is useful
Documenting test results and corrective action
is necessary
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