B. V. Patel Institute of Computer Application, UTUbvpinst.edu.in/download/2019-20/BCA/Sem6/LP_030010607.pdf · Lesson plan and Assessment Policy Discussion 1 1.1 - Basic terminologies

B. V. Patel Institute of Computer Application, UTU 2019-2020

Ms. Poonam Godhwani & Ms. Bhumika Desai 1

BCA (6th Semester)

Teaching Schedule

030010607: CC14 - Software Testing Techniques

Objective: To introduce the basic concepts of software testing, its types for determining system acceptability by using testing techniques and test automation tools so as to ensure delivery of quality applications.

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to CO1: Describe the process of application testing with its levels and strategies. CO2: Analyse, evaluate and use relevant application testing techniques and tools for specific application environment. CO3: Design test plan, develop and execute test cases for application acceptance. CO4: Demonstrate the usage of test automation tools for analyzing and testing web as well as mobile application. Programme Outcomes: PO1: Proficiency in and ability to identify problems related to computer science as well as design and apply computational knowledge to solve them. PO2: Ability to design, develop, test and maintain system, component, product or process as per needs and specification. PO3: Understanding of professional and ethical role and responsibility. PO4: Recognition of the need for and ability towards life-long learning. PO5: Knowledge of programming languages, database systems, operating systems, software engineering, Web & Mobile technology and relevant modern issues. PO6: Ability to demonstrate the use of modern tools, models and languages to solve problems related to software development. PO7: Ability to communicate effectively with range of audience.

Programme Educational Objectives: PEO1: To provide a basic foundation in the domain of computer applications. PEO2: To develop analytical and problem-solving skills for life-long learning in computer science. PEO3: To provide practical skill of tools and technologies to solve real-world problems. PEO4: To impart knowledge and inspiration to prepare and pursue further academic studies. PEO5: To induce the consciousness of ethics and moral values to serve the industry and society. Course Outcomes Mapping with PO, PEO and Applicable Course Syllabus Units:



Course

Outcomes Applicable PO Applicable PEO Applicable Course

Unit No. CO1 PO1, PO2 PEO1, PEO2 Unit -1, Unit -2 CO2 PO1, PO2, PO4 PEO1, PEO2, PEO3 Unit -3 CO3 PO2, PO5 PEO1, PEO2, PEO3,

PEO4 Unit – 3, Unit -4

CO4 PO3, PO4, PO6 PEO1, PEO2, PEO4 Unit -5, Unit-6

Unit No. 1 Unit Title Software Testing Fundamentals and Test Case Generation Unit Objective

To gain knowledge about the need of software testing and understand V-model of testing so as to avoid software failure.

Assumed activating prior knowledge

Fundamentals of Software Engineering concepts like software design and implementation, checklist for verification and validation of software.

Prior Knowledge Testing

1. What is software system? Name any two software system. 2. How validations can be applied to input data? 3. Why debugging a program is important? 4. Why use case identification clarity is necessary in application

development? 5. Write the importance of non-functional requirement.

Transferable skills

Active Listening Critical thinking & problem solving Reading comprehension Writing

Assessment Parameters

Assessment Parameter Type Assessment Parameter & Weightage)

Theory Quiz Unit Test -1 Unit Test -2 Internal Test Plan Report -1

Practical Unit Test -1 Unit Test -2 Section Test Semester End Examination

Time (Hours) 07 Hours Effective Key Terms

Error, Failure, Bug, Debug, Verification, Validation, Test cases, Test suite, Expected output, Actual output



Sub- Unit No.

Sub-Unit Title References Teaching Approaches

No. of Lecture (s)

O - Introduction - Importance of

Software Testing

- Career Opportunities

- Role and Responsibility of Software Tester

- Overview of Assessment and Evaluation considered in Semester

Lesson plan and Assessment Policy

Discussion 1

1.1 - Basic terminologies : error, bugs, fault, defects, failure used with Software - Software Testing Objectives

(RP)#18-Page No.482 (YS)#1-Page No. 1-16

Demonstration, Hands-On

1

1.2 Fundamentals of - Testing - Debugging - Quality

Assurance of Software

(YS)#1-Page No. 23-24 (RP)#17- Page No.473

Topic Slides 1

1.3 Characteristics of - Good Test - Testability of

Software

(RP)#18- Page No.482-483

Topic Slides 1

1.4 Importance of - Test Cases - Test Suites - Procedure to

generate of Test cases from Use cases

(RP)#18- Page No.483 (YS)#1-Page No. 21-22 (YS)#6-Page No. 285-290

Topic Slides 1

1.5 Guidelines for generating Validity

(YS)#6-Page No. 290-296

Topic Slides 1



Checks 1.6 Basics of V-Model

used for Software Testing

(YS)#1-Page No. 26 – 27

Chalk & Talk 1

Books & Other References

1. William Perry – Effective Methods for Software Testing – Wiley 2. https://www.d.umn.edu/~gshute/softeng/testing.html 3. http://www.juit.ac.in/department/cse&it/cse_courses_pdf/08B51CI1

01.pdf Essential Questions

1. How debugging and testing a software is different? 2. Why it is necessary to include validity checks in software application? 3. How verification is different from validation? 4. How test case is dependent on use case? 5. State the purpose of using V-model for software testing.

Unit No. 2 Unit Title Structural and Functional Testing Unit Objective

To obtain knowledge about levels of software testing including structural, functional and object oriented software testing approaches.

Cross Linkage

1.4, 1.5


Functional requirements, Software fault, Defect identification, Error and Exception


1. Why graph approach is feasible in software testing? 2. What is Object Oriented programming? 3. What is the need of looping structure in program? 4. What is purpose of decision tree? 5. Why class modelling is important?

Transferable skills

Active Listening Critical thinking & problem solving Reading comprehension Writing




Assessment Parameter Type Assessment Parameter & Weightage)

Theory Unit Test -1 Unit Test- 2 Internal Test Plan Report -1


Time (Hours)

10 Hours

Effective Key Terms

Unit testing, Black box testing, White box testing, Cyclomatic Complexity,

Class based testing, Loop testing, Code coverage, Statement coverage, Graph, Performance

Sub- Unit No.

Sub-Unit Title References

Teaching Approaches

No. of Lecture (s)

2.1 Basics of Software Testing Levels - Unit Testing - Integration Testing - Validation Testing

System Testing

Unit Testing Considerations

(RP)#17- Page No.456 -458 (YS)#8-Page No. 369

Topic slides

2

2.2 Introduction to Approaches used in Software Testing

- Black Box Testing - White Box Testing

Benefits and Features of Black Box Testing and White Box Testing

(RP)#18- Page No.485- 491,495- 499

Topic slides

1

2.3 Introduction of Structural Testing Types of Structural Testing

- Basis Path Testing Flow Graph notation Independent Path Programs

Cyclomatic Complexity Graph metrics

- Control Flow Testing

(RP)#18- Page No.485-494 (YS)#4-Page No. 165 – 202,144-

Topic slides

2



Condition Testing Data Flow Testing Loop Testing

Simple Loops Nested Loops Concatenated Loops Unstructured Loops

Basics of Slice Based Testing - Program Slicing

Static Dynamic

150,197

2.4 Introduction to Object Oriented Software Testing Characteristics of Object Oriented Software Levels of Object Oriented Software Testing

- Class Testing - Inter-Class Testing - System Testing

(RP)#19- Page No.513

Topic slides

1

2.5 Object Oriented Software Testing Methods - Fault Based Testing - Scenario Based Testing

(RP)#19- Page No.519-520

Classroom discussion

1

2.6 Functional Testing Types - Equivalence Class - Boundary Value Analysis - Orthogonal Array - Decision Table - Cause-Effect Graphing

(RP)#18- Page No.495-499 (YS)#2-Page No. 37 – 99

Chalk & Talk 3

2.7 Integration Testing Types - Top-Down Integration

Depth-first Integration Breadth-first Integration

- Bottom-Up Integration - Regression Testing - Smoke Testing

Books & other References

1. William Perry – Effective Methods for Software Testing – Wiley 2. https://www.minigranth.com/software-testing/object-oriented-

testing/ 3. http://ecomputernotes.com/software-engineering/object-

oriented-testing 4. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/object_oriented_analysis_design/

https://www.minigranth.com/software-testing/object-oriented-testing/

https://www.minigranth.com/software-testing/object-oriented-testing/

http://ecomputernotes.com/software-engineering/object-oriented-testing

http://ecomputernotes.com/software-engineering/object-oriented-testing

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/object_oriented_analysis_design/ooad_testing_quality_assurance.htm



ooad_testing_quality_assurance.htm 5. http://www.cs.iit.edu/~oaldawud/Slides/Class10_OO_Testing.pdf

Essential Questions

1. What help does Object Oriented programming provides in effective implementation of software? How Object Oriented testing approach is different from traditional testing approach?

2. How to calculate Cyclomatic complexity? 3. How statement coverage is different from branch coverage? 4. State one limitation of Boundary value Analysis (BWA). 5. Why smoke testing is important?

Unit No. 3 Unit Title Validation, System and Acceptance Testing

Unit Objective To gain knowledge about applying appropriate validation testing approaches in order to successfully achieve positive results for acceptance testing.

Cross Linkage 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7


Non-functional requirement, Validation of input data, functional testing importance, performance testing importance


1. State any one difference between top-down and bottom-up testing. 2. How test suite can be generated? 3. Write the importance of test plan. 4. Why testing at different levels of software development is

essential? 5. What is use case scenario?

Transferable skills

Active Listening Co-ordination Critical thinking & problem solving Reading comprehension Writing


Assessment Parameter Type

Assessment Parameter & Weightage)

Theory Unit Test -1 Unit Test- 2 Internal Test Plan Report -1


Time (Hours) 07 Hours Effective Key Terms

System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Deployment, Usability, Configuration, Configuration and Review Criteria, Validation Criteria



Sub- Unit No.


No. of Lecture (s)

3.1. Fundamentals of Validation Testing Criteria Considered for Validation Testing Validation Testing Approaches

- Configuration Reviews

- Alpha Testing - Beta Testing

(RP)#17- Page No.467-469 (YS)#1-Page No. 22

Topic slides 1

3.2. Characteristics and Benefits of System Testing

(YS)#8-Page No. 373 (RP)#17- Page No.470

Topic slides 1

3.3. System Testing Types - Recovery - Security - Performance - Stress - Load - Deployment

(RP)#17- Page No.470-472 (RP)#17- Page No.471 (YS)#11- Page No. 476 - 479

Topic slides 3

3.4 Basics of Acceptance Testing Acceptance Testing Tasks

- Acceptance Test Plan

- Acceptance Test Cases/Checklist

- Perform Acceptance Test

(YS)#8-Page No. 373

Self-paced learning

2


1. Nageswara Rao Pusuluri – Software Testing Concepts and Tools – Dreamtech

2. Hitesh Gupta - Software Testing - International Book House – Pearson

3. https://www.softwaretestingclass.com/difference-between-system-testing-and-acceptance-testing/

4. https://www.testingexcellence.com/acceptance-testing-agile/



Essential Questions 1. Give any one example of deployment testing. 2. How security test is beneficial for software? 3. When is acceptance testing successful? 4. Why system testing is necessary? 5. What information does configuration review contains?

Unit No. 4 Unit Title Application Test Automation and Tools

Unit Objective To gain knowledge regarding test automation tools so as to ensure delivery of quality applications.

Cross Linkage 2.3


Static method, static web page and dynamic web page, Web application


1. How to deploy a web application? 2. Why test automation is needed? 3. How manual testing is different from automated testing? 4. How dynamic methods are managed in web application? 5. How adequacy of test case achieved?

Transferable skills Active Listening Critical thinking & problem solving Reading comprehension Writing




Theory Unit Test- 2 Internal Test Plan Report -2

Practical Unit Test -2 Section Test Semester End Examination

Time (Hours) 07 Hours Effective Key Terms Automation, Interface Analysis, Path Analysis, Review and

Inspections, Test Generation Sample Data



Sub- Unit No.

Sub-Unit Title References

Teaching Approaches

No. of Lecture (s)

4.1 Fundamental Need for Automation and application testing tools

(NC)#15- Page No. 430

Comprehensive Reading & Discussion

2

4.2 Categorization of Automation Tools - Static Testing Tools

Types of Static Analysis Control Flow Analysis Data Use Analysis Interface Analysis Path Analysis

- Dynamic Testing Tools Dynamic Testing Tool

Activities Program Monitors Report Summary

Statistics - Testing Activity Tools

Reviews and Inspections Test Planning Test Design and Development Test Execution and Evaluation

(NC)#15- Page No. 431-434

Topic slides 1

4.3 Finalizing Selection criteria (NC)#15- Page No. 434

Topic slides 1

4.4 Guidelines for Application Testing (NC)#15- Page No. 436

Topic slides

4.5 Approach for Test Data Generation - Static - Dynamic

(YS)#12- Page No. 494-495

Chalk Talk & Demonstration

2

4.6 Criteria for Test Adequacy (YS)#12- Page No.495

Discussion 1


1. Naresh Chauhan – Software Testing Principles and Practices 2. Graham Bath, Judy McKey - The Software Test Engineers

Handbook – SPD 3. https://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-automation-

https://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-automation-testing-tools.html



testing-tools.html 4. https://smartbear.com/solutions/automated-testing/

Essential Questions 1. State any one usage of code comprehension. 2. Write the purpose of static testing tools. 3. How static testing tool is different from dynamic testing tools? 4. What is control flow analysis? 5. State any one advantage of program monitor.

Unit No. 5 Unit Title Testing for Web Applications

Unit Objective To obtain understanding related to testing web application considering interface, navigation and content aspects.

Cross Linkage 3.1, 3.3, 4.2


Responsive Interface Design, Importance of Navigation in Web Application, Security in Database


1. What is client-server application? 2. How to make software user friendly? 3. How sitemap is helpful in easy navigation of any website? 4. What type of data is stored in database? 5. How content of website can be managed?

Transferable skills Active Listening Co-ordination Critical thinking & problem solving Reading comprehension Writing






Time (Hours) 09 Effective Key Terms Content Testing, Database Testing, Configuration, Usability,

Compatibility, Navigation Checklist and Parameters

https://smartbear.com/solutions/automated-testing/



Sub- Unit No.


No. of Lecture (s)

5.1 Overview of Web Testing - Test quality related risk

response time ease of use number of users ability to handle

traffic provide accurate

information Comparison of

- Web Application - Client-Server Application

Key Areas in Web Application Testing

- Functionality - Usability - Browser compatibility - Security - Load and stress - Storage and database

(RP)#18- Page No.503 (YS)#11- Page No.453-454

Topic slides 1

5.2 User Interface Testing Types - Navigation Testing - Form Based Testing

(RP)#18- Page No.503. (RP)#20- Page No.537-542

Demonstration 3

5.3 Criteria for Configuration and Compatibility Testing Quadrants for Configuration and Compatibility Testing

- Browser - User Interface

components - Operating System - Internet Connection Types - Hardware Devices - Online Services - Multimedia Services - Database

(RP)#20- Page No.545-548 (YS)#11- Page No.458

Topic slides 2



- Mobile Devices 5.4 Basics of Content Testing and

Database Testing Process of Content Testing

- Identify Testing Goals - Test Plan Creation - Monitoring Tests - Analyzing the Results - Test Content with Users

(RP)#20- Page No.534-535

Topic slides 3

Books & other References

1. Paul Jorgensen. Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach, Auerbach Publications

2. https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/web-application-testing/

Essential Questions 1. How to perform content testing? 2. Write any two issues involved with form based testing. 3. Discuss any two key areas in web application testing. 4. State any one difference between web application and client-

server application. 5. Write any four features involved in user interface testing.

Unit No. 6 Unit Title Testing for Mobile Environment

Unit Objective To gain knowledge about mobile application testing with respect to application acceptance.

Cross Linkage 3.3, 5.3


Mobile application, User Interface and resolution, Configuration


1. Why mobile app security is needed? 2. How user friendly mobile app can be developed? 3. How to check interoperability of any application? 4. Discuss any one recent trend of web application. 5. State any one problem associated with performance testing.

Transferable skills Active Listening Co-ordination Critical thinking & problem solving Reading comprehension Writing

Assessment Parameters Assessment Parameter

Type Assessment Parameter & Weightage)





Time (Hours) 08 Hours Effective Key Terms Multi-Platform Compatibility, Connectivity Testing, Test Planning,

Content Providers

Sub- Unit No.


No. of Lecture (s)

6.1 Introduction to Mobile Application Testing, Challenges faced by testers

- Planning of Quick Rollouts

- Multi-Platform Compatibility

- Dealing with a variety of connectivity modes

- Mobile Testing Tool Availability / Selection of Mobile Automation testing tools

(RP)#20- Page No.534-535

Topic slides 1

6.2 Testing Mobile Application considering Quality Characteristics

Topic slides 1

6.3 Mobile Testing Strategies - Usability Testing - Performance

Testing - Reliability Testing - Security Testing - Memory Testing - Energy Testing - Interoperability

Testing - Compatibility

Testing - Connectivity

Topic slides 2



Testing - Load Testing

6.4 Activities involved in Component Testing

- Services and its Content Providers

(EH)#10- Page No.194-198

Topic slides 4


1. Ali Mili, Fairouz Tchier – Software Testing Concepts and Operations – Wiley

2. https://developer.android.com/training/testing/integration-testing

Essential Questions 1. Explain any four testing performed on mobile applications. 2. Write the purpose of planning of quick rollouts challenge of

mobile testing. 3. What is mobile testing? 4. State any two test automation tools used for mobile testing. 5. Write any one Quality Characteristics used for Mobile Testing

Considered Text Books for the Course:

1. Pressman, R. S. -Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach -McGraw Hills [RP].

2. Yogesh Singh- Software Testing-Cambridge [YS]. 3. Erik Hellman, Android Programming, Pushing the limits, Wiley [EH]

Activities/Practicum:

The following activities shall be carried out by the students (learners).

Student(s) Type Activities to be Done

Slow learners During the last lecture allotted for Unit -4 and basically in last 10 minutes of lecture, this exercise is carried out where a student selected by teacher shall summarize the Unit.

Advanced learners During the last lecture allotted for Unit - 5 and basically in last 7 minutes of lecture, this exercise is carried out where any two students selected by teacher shall manage the conversation acting as Software Tester and



Team Leader for Exam Module of any training academy.

For all To improve writing skill: During the last lecture allotted for Unit -2 and basically in last 10 minutes of lecture, this exercise is carried out where teacher will assign an exercise comprising only one question i. e. Write any five points related to learning obtained from this unit. To improve analysis skill: During the last lecture allotted for Unit -3 and basically in last 10 minutes of lecture, this exercise is carried out where a case study will be given and students have to identify any five critical testing techniques applicable to the case given.

The following activities shall be carried out by the teacher.

Misconception checks

During the last lecture allotted for Unit -1 and basically in last 7 minutes of lecture, this exercise is carried out where teacher will provide any one conceptual false statement related to Unit -1 topics about Software Testing. The students need to correct the statement.

Demonstration of tool UsabilityHub During the last lecture allotted for Unit -6 and basically in last 10 minutes of lecture, this exercise is carried out where teacher shall demonstrate UsabilityHub tool used for navigation testing.

Computing Environment:

A student must have the following computing environment in laboratory and/or on his/her

laptop

Software Testing Type Computing Environment Required

Manual Testing Any IDE of Student Choice



(NetBeans 8.2, Visual Studio 2010, Python IDLE 3.5)

Unit Testing Selenium 3.14.0 Interface Testing/Navigation Testing

Katalon Studio 6.2.0

NetBeans IDE for Code implementation, Selenium for Web Applications, Katalon Studio for

both web and mobile applications

Number of Practical Problems in Journal: `12

Total sets to be developed for each division: 2

Unit Number Number of Questions

Time required to implement and debug the

question (in hours)

Minimum required of Journal

Certification

Unit 1 2 8

ALL

Unit 2 2 8 Unit 3 2 8 Unit 4 2 8 Unit 5 2 8 Unit 6 2 8 Total 12 48 Course objectives and Course outcomes mapping: To introduce the basic concepts of software testing, its types: CO1, CO2 To determine system acceptability: C04 To use testing techniques and test automation tools so as to ensure delivery of quality software: CO3, CO4

Documents

B. V. Patel Institute of Computer Application, UTUbvpinst.edu.in/download/2019-20/BCA/Sem6/LP_030010607.pdf · Lesson plan and Assessment Policy Discussion 1 1.1 - Basic terminologies