 COURSE SYNOPSIS
The reality of many projects is that software testers seldom have sufficient time to test everything that needs to be tested. Often, systems testers and quality assurance staff have to choose a limited test suite, and as a result, perhaps only test a moderate portion of the solution to be implemented. This may or may not be successful in ensuring the reliability, predictability, accuracy, and performance of the system.
This approach is often not based on any formal assessment, but rather, the intuition of the individual testers. As a result, key components may be missed, while non-critical components are rigorously tested. This can have a disastrous effect when the new system is placed into the production environment.
This course presents a methodical approach to assessing, categorizing, and planning a system test based upon risk assessment. In other words, where in the new system is it likely that defects exist that can seriously damage or undermine the accuracy and reliability of the new/changed system?
 COURSE OUTLINE
- A powerful technique for identifying and categorizing risks - how to identify areas that must be tested to ensure the integrity of the new/changed system.
- Prioritization and planning - how to coordinate testing with the developers to ensure that high risk areas can receive their maximum test windows
- How to use the V-model of testing to ensure that all levels of testing for high risk areas are planned, performed, and evaluated
- How to define completion criteria to determine when sufficient testing has been completed.
- How to work with the entire project team in the risk assessment process.
 TOPICS
- Welcome and Overview
- Overview of Essential Testing Principles
- Software Risk Management Principles
- Risk Identification Techniques
- Case Study Workshop: Identifying Project Risks
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- Case Study Workshop: Assessing and Ranking Risks
- Connecting Testing Activities to Risk Areas
- Case Study Workshop: Creating a Testing Matrix
- Developing a Risk-based Testing Plan
- Case Study Workshop: Drafting a Risk-based Testing Plan
- Course Wrap-Up
- Appendices
LOGISTICS
- Class duration is 2 days.
- Course contents may be customized to meet your company needs.
- Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Extensive instructional materials and case study are provided.
- This course is offered as in-house training.
PREREQUISITES
- A basic understand of testing principles or classes QF01 or QF06.
AUDIENCE
- Information Technology or Software Development Project Managers
- Product Managers and Product Implementation Teams
- End User Project Managers
- Software Testers
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Business Analysts
- Information Technology Managers & Supervisors
- System Developers and Project Team Members
- Consultants and Project Audito
COURSE BROCHURE
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