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Title
Test a computer application
Level
5
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: test a
computer application according to test plans; record the results
from testing a computer application; and review the testing
process for a computer application. The performance of all
outcomes is to a standard that is expected in a professional
environment.
Classification
Computing > Software Development - System Assurance and
Documentation
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Open. The credit value of this unit standard is calculated
assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to
operate a personal computer.
Explanatory notes
1
2
The term computer application refers to any significant computer application, e.g. an
accounting system, commercial quality entertainment, or graphics manipulation
program.
This unit standard is
Performance of all outcomes is to be carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures, unless otherwise
stated. Organisation standards and
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procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication,
health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is
the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
3
Performance of all outcomes is to be completed within the normal range of time that
would be expected in a professional environment, e.g. in a commercial or
government organisation.
4
Performance of all outcomes is to be within the normal range of cost, or cost
estimate, that would be expected in a commercial environment.
5
Performance of all outcomes complies with the laws of New Zealand, especially with
regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
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6825 version 5
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Test a computer application according to test plans.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Operational steps identified in the test plan are executed.
1.2
The input data used in testing is as specified in the test plan.
1.3
Deviations from the test plan are identified and explained.
1.4
The test follows the standards and procedures specified in the test plan to
testing and retesting.
Outcome 2
Record the results from testing a computer application.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The records are provided for all tests executed.
2.2
The records identify variations from expected test results and gives reasons
where available.
2.3
The recorded results are reproduced if the tests are repeated under the same
conditions.
2.4
The results are recorded in a way that allows the results to be reviewed.
This unit standard is
Review the testing process for a computer application.
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Evidence requirements
Outcome 3
3.1
The review allows improvements to be made to the application testing process.
3.2
The review follows organisation procedures.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
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6825 version 5
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2015
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2015
Review
3
17 October 2008
31 December 2015
Rollover
4
21 July 2011
31 December 2015
Rollover
5
16 April 2015
31 December 2017
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0011
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is
expiring
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016