Test Longand Prosper

presented by Janet Gray

July 26, 2005

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The STARS Testing Team will manage testing, validation, and documentation of the functional & technical requirements in the following areas: Set up tables Self-Service Reporting Batch processes Security Business Processes Modifications and Interfaces

When logic fails, trust a hunch

Test all modifications, interfaces, data delivery and business processes

Test all PS components & self-service with Cornell defined data , including load/stress testing and system testing

Validate all set up & security Determine errors, report errors for resolution

prior to implementation Document all information relative to the each

specific project

Testing Goals

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User/SME will be responsible for all test script & scenario development

Tools, resources (inc. tech support) & infrastructure available throughout implementation, fixes and upgrades

Necessary project team members will assist in problem resolution

All areas to be tested have been defined, developed & unit tested

Assumptions

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STARS test environment & instance will be kept up-to-date with all upgrades, setup tables, & patches

Conversion & test data will be reloaded “by request” after any refresh

STARS test environment should be close to production as possible

Requirements

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Develop testing plans Prepare testing guidelines, procedures,

& templates Set up TestDirector for testing

management Set up tests & error reporting workflow Monitor progress of testing plans &

advise Project Manager of any slippage

Testing Lead Duties

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Coordinate with other modules for execution of testing across modules

Work with Project Manager & Tech Lead on test plan tasks

Coordinate with CIT Technical Manager the refresh of SATest

Testing Lead Duties

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Create QuickTest Pro scripts Use TestDirector to document test

results & problems, & testing management

Develop test design for functional & performance testing

Create & document test cases & data Coordinate testing activities with CIT,

functional area & other modules

Testing Designer/Tester Duties

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Document test results & report problems to Implementation Manager

Schedule re-execution of tests on problems

If it can’t be fixed, ask Scotty

Maintain infrastructure Provide tech support for testing tools Direct updates & fixes to database Set up & apply security roles Assist in remediation of errors found Set up & apply set up tables necessary

for testing

Tech, Security, Setup Tables Support Duties

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Perform unit testing Troubleshoot problems arising from

testing Communicate unit testing progress to

Test Lead Work with Testing Lead on data

validation planning & testing efforts

Developer Duties

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Compare & validate data between legacy systems & Oracle PeopleSoft

Report any errors to Testing Lead

Conversion Validator Duties

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but it is often true

Provide subject matter expertise for testing

Write test scripts used to create test steps in TestDirector

Subject Matter Experts Duties

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Unit Test Test and validate individual pieces of software

function as a “stand alone” unit. Implementation at module level defect free Verifies mods, interfaces or reports meet

functional & technical requirements as outlined in the To-Be Process

User and developers work closely together before, during and after unit testing to ensure all the requirements are met.

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Integration Testing Using top-down method Determines if software operates properly

as each subprocess is added Individual software tested & combined with

other software, making sure all data, data sharing & links are working as specified

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Completed after integrated processes have be successfully tested

Whole System environment test

System Testing

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Load testing will test an application against a number of users

Stress testing is load testing over an extended period of time for validation purposes

Load/Stress Testing

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All the organization standards have been followed

A check to see all original requirements have been documented & proper system implementation of those requirements

Quality Assurance Testing

Resistance is Futile

User tests the software Must be involved in the beginning

with Oracle PeopleSoft functionality Gain understanding how

functionality fits with their business needs

User Acceptance Testing

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Re-running of successfully executed test cases to detect failures spawned by changes or corrections made during software development & maintenance

Regression Testing

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Test Case A documented procedure verifying a system

requirement (a test scenario)

Test Step Use To-Be process “functional test scripts” for

either manual or automated testing

Automated Test Script Use when there are multiple data values for the

same operation

TestDirector Definitions

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cloaked

Data Validation from Conversion Business Processes PS Delivered Reporting Interfaces Modifications Cross-Functional Areas

Items to be Tested

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RDS Canned Reports RDS Testing Load Testing Stress Testing Security Testing Platform Testing

Items to be Tested

Insufficient data does not compute

TestDirector Monitor test development, progress &

defect reporting Document & run tests

LoadRunner Run load tests

QuickTest Pro Create & run automated testing

Testing Tools

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Questions?