Validation Testing

Saranya.VAP/CSE,

Sri Vidya College of Engineering & Technology,Virudhunagar

• Validation succeeds when software functions in a manner (expected by the customer).

Validation Test Criteria:• Achieved through series of black box testing.• Test plan & Test procedure are designed to

check:– Requirements are satisfied or not– All behavioral characteristics are achieved or not– All performance requirements are attained or not– Document is correct or not.

Configuration Review

• Check all elements of software configuration have been properly developed or not.

• This phase also known as “Audit”.

Alpha and Beta Testing

• Alpha Test: Conducted at the developers site by customer.– controlled environment

• Beta Test: Conducted at one or more customers site by end user.– Environment cannot be controlled by developer.