Module 5

Question 1

Test organisation

Answer 1

Details how testing is achieved; focuses on testing roles & testing independence

Question 2

Testing independence

Answer 2

How far removed the tester is from the developer of the code. Further removed means higher independence (more independence means less bias towards developer)

Question 3

Levels of testing independence

Answer 3

(High) Outsource testers -> specialist testers -> testers provided by operational business units -> testers ceded to development team -> the developer (low)

Question 4

Benefits of independence

Answer 4

• Tester sees different/other defects than author
• Tester is unbiased
• Testers can report in objective manner without pressure from hiring company
• Tester makes no assumptions regarding quality

Question 5

Drawbacks of independence

Answer 5

• Isolation from development team
• Tester may be viewed as a bottelneck
• Developer loses sense of responsibility for quality
• Communication between testers & developers can be hindered

Question 6

Testing Roles

Answer 6

• Test Manager

- Tester

Question 7

Test Manager

Answer 7

Tasked with overall responsibility for test prcoess and successful leadership of test activities

Question 8

Tester

Answer 8

Peopel who work on test analysis, design, specific test types or automation

Question 9

Test Planning

Answer 9

Ensures there is initially a list of tasks/milestones to track progress against. Defines shape/size of test effort.

Question 10

Influences of test planning

Answer 10

Planning is influence by test policy/strategy of organisation, development lifecycle, objectives, risks, constraints and testability of items.

Question 11

Types of test plans

Answer 11

• Master test plan
• Component test plan
• Integration test plan
• System test plan
• Acceptance test plan