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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Test a computer program against a given specification |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
115384 | Test a computer program against a given specification | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Test a computer program against given specifications according to test plans. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The testing executes operational steps identified in the test plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
From Specific Outcome range statement as applicable to the test situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The testing uses input data as specified in the test plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
From Specific Outcome range statement as applicable to the test situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The testing outlines deviations from the test plan, with explanations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
From Specific Outcome range statement as applicable to the test situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The testing follows the standards and procedures specified in the test plan for testing and re-testing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
From Specific Outcome range statement as applicable to the test situation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Record the results from testing a computer program. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Test log, Test incident report, Error flags, Schedule of tests. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The records are provided for all tests executed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The records identify variations from expected test results and gives reason where available. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The recorded results are reproduced if the tests are repeated under the same conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The recorded results are recorded in a way that allows the results to be reviewed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Review the testing process for a computer program against organisation policy and procedures. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Test deliverables, Review of test incident report, Pass/Fail criteria, Contingencies, QA Approval. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The review allows improvements to be made to the application testing process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The review follows organisation policy and procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation Process: Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and 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.
2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights. 3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements. 4. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems systems. 5. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but is not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of an organisation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Supplementary information:
The term "computer application" refers to any significant computer application, e.g. an accounting system, commercial quality entertainment, or graphics manipulation program. Sub-Sub-Field (Domain): Systems Development |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 83026 | National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Core | 48872 | National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development) | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |