tester’s role in software development and acquisition

Tester’s Role in Software Development and Acquisition

Best Practice

By

Gabriel Rodriguez

Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter.

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Tester’s Role in Software Development and Acquisition

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Test’s Role in Software Development and Acquisition


Tester’s Role in software Development and Acquisition

Test Engineers are usually responsible for:– Developing test cases and procedures

Software testers need to develop test matrices to control the design of test cases.

Software Testers need to design test cases based on effective testing techniques.

Software testers need to design procedures based on the project needs.

– Test data planning, capture, and conditioning Software testers need to plan test data to be used during

test execution.



Test Engineers are usually responsible for:– Reviewing analysis and design artifacts

Software testers need to review and analyze:– Requirement documents.– Functional Documents.– Design Documents.

– Test execution Software testers are responsible for test execution based

on testing milestones.



– Utilizing automated test tools for regression testing Software testers are responsible to learn automated testing

tools to simplify regression testing.– Preparing test documentation

Software testers need to prepare any necessary testware during the project:

– Procedures.– Guidelines.



– Defect tracking and reporting Software testers are responsible to:

– Find Defects.– Report defects.– Verify and validate defect fixes.

– Other testers joining the team will focus on: Test execution. Defect reporting. Regression testing.



– The test team should be represented in: All key requirements. Design meetings, including:

– JAD or requirements definition sessions.– Risk analysis sessions.– Prototype review sessions.


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Reference

CSQA study Guide 2006


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