Test Case Identification Using Joint Application Development (JAD) Facilitated Sessions With In-Session Documentation

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	Test Case Identification JAD Sessions

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Potential Deliverables

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Data and function-based test conditions
Equivalence class partitioned test data
Test data engineering using boundary value analysis
Audience focused test scripting

Benefits:


	Testing is typically the most time-consuming activity in the system development life cycle. The right set of test cases will drastically reduce the time required without decreasing the quality of the deliverable. To identify those test cases, business experts and technology specialists have to work together effectively. A JAD session creates an environment of mutual understanding and common goals to get the task done quickly.

Optimize test coverage of critical functions
Establish the baseline for regression testing
Reduce the number of errors going into production
Reduce the time required to execute tests
Increase reusability of test across related projects
Increase the quality of the final deliverable
Test the quality of business requirements before development



		Client Representatives, System Analysts, Business Analysts, End Users, System Designers, Vendors
		Quality Assurance, System Testers, Independent Verification and Validation Team
		Data Administrators, Database Administrators, Project Leaders, Auditors, Security, Developers, Information Technology Specialists, Human Resource Representatives, Trainers
		We offer experienced JAD facilitation teams (session leader and session analyst) with proven track records who work virtually or at your site to deliver the best possible result.


		- Business rules and events - Process models - Data models - Requirements documents - Policy and procedure manuals - Vendor documentation - Design documentation - Testing standards - Test plans - Program Specifications - User documentation
		Risk Assessment, Breakout Sessions, Interviewing Techniques, Requirements Decomposition, Equivalency Grouping, Boundary Value Analysis, Error Guessing, Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, Test Data Engineering Techniques
		Spreadsheets, Word processors, Data dictionary, Lower CASE, Test management tools, Test execution tools

All of the following business system analysis activities and deliverables can also be supported via e-mentoring


	Each session is unique. We create the actual session agenda together with you based on your business needs. The selection of the deliverables is a pre-session activity.

	Identify mission critical application functions
	List all internal and external interfaces
	Define potential threats posed from outside sources
	Associate threats to internal and external interfaces
	Brainstorm potential reactions to threats
	Categorize reactions into avoidance, containment or recovery
	Assign post-session tasks and schedule post-session meeting
	Decompose and prioritize new system requirements
	Walk-through logical design documentation
	Evaluate organizational standards and guidelines
	Adapt test script template for project specifics
	Evaluate impact of tradeoff decisions on implementation
	Identify and specify needed test cases
	Create requirements test case matrix
	Determine acceptable module coverage levels
	Create program specification test case matrix
	Define additional test cases
	Identify equivalence classes and probable errors
	Walk-through test scripts during breakout sessions
	Determine resources needed for test execution
	Define test execution roles and responsibilities




	Test cases depict prerequisite test bed conditions, input data, expected results and failure actions for unit, integration, system and/or customer acceptance testing. Test scripts contain step by step instructions for setting up, executing and evaluating a set of test cases. Specific input data is based on equivalency groupings and boundary values to minimize the number of test cases required. Risk assessment of potential internal and external disruptions that can either degrade or interrupt performance of business functions, operation of plants, or affect the quality of products and services. List of assumptions that define the baseline against which each deliverable was established. If the baseline is changed, the validity of the other deliverables is at best questionable. Post-session task assignments define the actions that individuals have to do to clarify open questions or resolve open issues. Business rules document organizational decisions and directives. A synopsis contains a short overview of the results of the entire session for the management review Open issues are unanswered questions and issues that must be resolved before continuing with the project. Risk analysis evaluates system components with categorization into components whose failure results in external system influence, system data corruption, system failure without external impact and functional failure within the system. This categorization enables the establishment of required levels of statement and path coverage at the decision or condition level per component. A requirements validation matrix cross-references identified test cases to functional, performance and informational requirements. Subjective requirements must be clarified to enable test case development. The system component impact matrix identifies the modules exercised in each defined test case greatly reduces the number of test cases required to achieve coverage levels.

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