The Test
Control System (TCS) helps produce quality software by assisting in the
development of a controlled and structured test environment. The Test Control System has been designed to
aid test managers in developing and orchestrating testing activities for large
and often rather complex applications.
TCS can be
most helpful in supporting system testing applications with the following
characteristics:
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Multiple
Processing Cycles (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) |
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Multiple
Input and Output Variations |
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Batch and
On-line Variations |
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Multi-Event
Keys |
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Triggers
and Multiple Transaction Linkages |
Whenever
functional validation involves staging tests over time, it is useful to have a
database oriented tool assist in the management of this critical
information. TCS is just such a tool.
TCS supports
effective linkage to source documentation:
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Function |
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Requirements |
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Assigned Personnel |
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Assigned System |
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Designated Processing Period |
TCS brings
structure to assist in providing consistency in test definition and script
development. TCS assists in the
orchestration of the tests by filtering specific actions essential to
completing each segment of input - whether interface, on-line or batch, at the
time the information is needed. TCS
links to automated driver tools and tracks their script execution providing a
common management reporting facility.
Test
conditions specify the permutations to be tested.
TCS
facilitates tracking of tests that are conducted by:
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Application Function |
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System |
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Requirement Documentation |
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Person Assigned the Test |
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Test ID |
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Test Cycles |
Key
Benefits Summary:
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Orchestrates
development and maintenance of key Data Relationships |
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Provides
Explicit Step by Step direction to the test data construction process. |
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Provides
inherent linkage to automated test drivers |
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Orchestrates
and enhances effective management of test execution. |
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Provides
timely and meaningful status reports. |
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Supports
cost effective changes to test data required to support modifications. |
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Management
Reporting |