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<p>This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to plan, document and undertake testing from the initial stages of software requirements through to the to the final testing of a fully implemented software system. Topics may include an overview of testing, test levels and test types, the testing lifecycle and methodologies, critical analysis of software requirements and proposed solutions, testing scoping and approaches that may be used, non-functional testing, development of test artefacts, defect identification, logging, tracking and reporting, along with future trends in software development and the implication this may have on the test.</p>
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<p>Overview of testing, test levels and test types<br>
Testing lifecycle and methodologies<br>
Critical analysis of software requirements<br>
Critical analysis of proposed solutions<br>
Testing scoping and approach<br>
Non-functional testing<br>
Testing artefacts and deliverables<br>
Test management metrics and reporting<br>
Applying quality management to testing<br>
Defect identification, logging, tracking and reporting<br>
Tools and techniques to support the testing process<br>
Future trends and the implication for testing</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to plan, document and undertake testing from the initial stages of software requirements through to the to the final testing of a fully implemented software system. Topics may include an overview of testing, test levels and test types, the testing lifecycle and methodologies, critical analysis of software requirements and proposed solutions, testing scoping and approaches that may be used, non-functional testing, development of test artefacts, defect identification, logging, tracking and reporting, along with future trends in software development and the implication this may have on the test.</p>
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<p>Overview of testing, test levels and test types<br> Testing lifecycle and methodologies<br> Critical analysis of software requirements<br> Critical analysis of proposed solutions<br> Testing scoping and approach<br> Non-functional testing<br> Testing artefacts and deliverables<br> Test management metrics and reporting<br> Applying quality management to testing<br> Defect identification, logging, tracking and reporting<br> Tools and techniques to support the testing process<br> Future trends and the implication for testing</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech7409">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH7410" target="_blank">ITECH7410</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Critically evaluate software requirements as inputs toward testing of the final solution;</p>
K2
<p>Analyse and critically evaluate appropriate tools and techniques to support the testing process;</p>
K3
<p>Explain key factors when selecting and applying measures and models used for testing that are compliant with professional industry standards such as the ACS and IEEE;</p>
K4
<p>Critically reflect on the outcomes of software testing and propose strategies for improving quality and performance outcomes in the software process;</p>
S1
<p>Analyse and critically evaluate software requirements and proposed solutions;</p>
S2
<p>Apply complex decision making to select appropriate testing techniques;</p>
S3
<p>Write professional-level management, planning, quality assurance and testing documentation for a software system;</p>
S4
<p>Work in a team to evaluate and implement appropriate methods for determining quality and reliability in software systems;</p>
S5
<p>Undertake quality assurance processes</p>
A1
<p>Develop and maintain plans for scheduling quality assurance tasks including software testing;</p>
A2
<p>Carry out the process of software testing and writing reports detailing the results;</p>
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<p>Develop skills in the analysis and practical application of content introduced</p>
<p>Team and Individual assignments</p>
<p>60% - 80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
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<p>Participate in lectures and laboratories/tutorials, read and summarise theoretical and practical aspects of the course</p>
<p>Examination(s) / Test(s)</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech7409">View unit fees</a>
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