BTEC International Level 3 Information Technology

Unit 13: Software Testing — assessment criteria

Learners explore a range of testing methodologies used in commercial software development projects and carry out appropriate tests on a piece of code.

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Assessment criteria

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Pass

6 criteria
A.P1Explain the characteristics of testing methodologies used in software
B.P2Select test methodologies for a software product
B.P3Produce test cases for a software product to be tested.
B.P4Perform tests on a software product against the user requirements,
C.P5Explain the results of testing using graphical and written methods, suggesting basic improvements to the test plan.
C.P6Present generally clear results from testing to a development team member.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Compare the characteristics of testing methodologies used in software development projects and how the choice of project methodology affects the testing method, software product, requirements and team members.
B.M2Perform tests systematically on a software product against the user requirements, using an effective test plan.
C.M3Analyse the results of testing using graphical and written methods,
C.M4Present clear results from testing to a development team member.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the characteristics of testing methodologies used in software development projects and how the choice of project methodology affects the testing method, software product, requirements and team members.
B.D2Perform a comprehensive and appropriate range of tests systematically and meticulously on a software product against the user requirements,
C.D3Present a cohesive and clear evaluation of the results of testing using

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

ExplainSelectProducePerformPresentCompareAnalyseEvaluate
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Learning aims

  • A. Understand the software development and testing methodologies commonly
  • B. Carry out a range of testing methodologies on a software product to meet a
  • C. Review and present the results from software tests to meet a client’s needs and suggest

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