The Testing Stage
Questions:
1. Summarise what the ‘Testing’ stage involves.
2. What is a system module?
3. List 3 examples of system modules.
4. Explain what is meant by re-testing.
5. Explain what test plan is.
6. List 5 things a good test plan should include.
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7. What are the 4 types of testing data?
8. For the 4 types of test data, provide a description of what they mean
Test Data Description
Normal
Extreme
Abnormal
Live Data
9. For the following scenario, state of how the system could be tested using each of the different
types of test data:
Scenario:
A spreadsheet is being used to log the results of a recent ICT test. The spreadsheet should accept
any scores between 0 and 100%. Any other entries should be rejected.
Test Data Examples
Normal
Extreme
Abnormal
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10. Fill in the test plan below for the same scenario as described in task 9.
Test Test Data Type of test data Expected Actual Outcome
no (normal, extreme, Outcome
abnormal)
1. 48%
2. 99%
3. 0%
4. 1%
5. 100%
6. Fifty nine %
11. Explain what integration testing is.
12. Explain what happens during integration testing.
IGCSE ICT: Unit 7 - Systems Life Cycle
IGCSE ICT: Unit 7 - Systems Life Cycle