Author: Neftaly Malatjie

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

SAQA US ID

UNIT STANDARD TITLE

114066 

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

ORIGINATOR

SGB Information Systems and Technology 

PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY

–  

FIELD

SUBFIELD

Field 10 – Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences

Information Technology and Computer Sciences 

ABET BAND

UNIT STANDARD TYPE

PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL

NQF LEVEL

CREDITS

Undefined 

Regular 

Level 5 

Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 

4 

REGISTRATION STATUS

REGISTRATION START DATE

REGISTRATION END DATE

SAQA DECISION NUMBER

Reregistered 

2015-07-01 

2018-06-30 

SAQA 10105/14 

LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT

LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT

2019-06-30  

2022-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

This unit standard is intended:

·  To demonstrate proficient of knowledge of the areas covered

·  For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Technology 

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

·  Select an appropriate test procedure for the networked IT systems to be tested

·  Prepare the testing to ensure the given specifications will be addressed

·  Apply the test procedure to the IT Systems to be tested

·  Collect and record data from testing the networked IT systems 
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 

The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to:

·  Understand how to test a stand alone IT system against given specifications 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 

Networked IT systems refers to a combination of workstations on a network, including a server workstation. It could also refer to combinations of programs with interfaces to other components being tested, making it more complex than just unit testing. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Select an appropriate test procedure for the networked IT systems to be tested. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

1. The selection clarifies the purpose of the test and the data required from it. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

2. The selection identifies any factors that may affect the choice of the test procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

3. The selection identifies the resources available for the test procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

4. The selection complies with all relevant regulatory, licensing, contractual and health and safety requirements. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Prepare the testing of networked systems to ensure the given specifications will be addressed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

1. The preparation ensures a plan is prepared for the testing in line with the given specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

2. The preparation ensures the plan specifies what needs to be testing. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

3. The preparation documents the test scenarios and test data to be used for the test. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

4. The preparation documents the outcomes expected for each of the scenarios prepared. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Apply the test procedure to networked IT systems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

1. The application ensures correct preparation of the test procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

2. The application tests the networked IT systems involved by using the selected test procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

3. The application ensures that all performance parameters and operational requirements are tested. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

4. The application identifies any problems with the test procedure and takes appropriate action. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

5. The application complies with all relevant regulatory, licensing, contractual and health and safety requirements. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 

Collect and record data from testing the networked IT systems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

1. The recording ensures that the required data was produced. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

2. The recording ensures that the data was correctly collected in line with the documented test scenarios. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

3. The recording ensures that the data are sufficient to meet the purpose of the test. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

4. The recording identifies any problems with the collection of data and takes appropriate action. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

5. The results are recorded by using an appropriate information system. 

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

114066

NQF LEVEL 5

  4 CREDITS

1.

SO’S

AC’S

MANUAL NAME

UNIT/CHAPTER

TOPIC

PAGE

Select an appropriate test procedure for the networked IT systems to be tested.  

   S O 1

AC 1

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

1.2

Purpose of testing

7

AC 2

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

1.3

Types of testing procedures and selection factors

8

AC 3

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

1.4

Identification of resources

19

AC 4

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

1.4

Identification of resources

19

2.

SO’S

AC’S

MANUAL

UNIT/CHAPTER

TOPIC

PAGE

Prepare the testing of networked systems to ensure the given specifications will be addressed.

SO2

AC 1

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

2.1

Preparing a testing plan

21

AC 2

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

2.1

Preparing a testing plan

21

AC 3

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

2.2

Testing plan template

36

AC 4

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

2.2

Testing plan template

36

3.

SO’S

AC’S

MANUAL

UNIT/CHAPTER

TOPIC

PAGE

Apply the test procedure to networked IT systems

SO3

AC 1

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

3.1

Unit testing procedure

40

AC 2

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

3.2

Integration testing procedure

43

AC 3

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

3.3

System testing procedure

49

         AC 4

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

3.4

Performance testing procedure

53

AC 5

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

3.4

Performance testing procedure

53

4.

SO’S

AC’S

MANUAL

UNIT/CHAPTER

TOPIC

PAGE

Collect and record data from testing the networked IT systems.

SO4

AC 1

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

4.2

Writing a test analysis report

57

AC 2

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

4.2

Writing a test analysis report

57

AC 3

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

4.2

Writing a test analysis report

57

AC 4

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

4.2

Writing a test analysis report

57

AC 5

Test Networked IT systems against given specifications 

4.2

Writing a test analysis report

57