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Testing

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    Description:
    Process by which a system or components are exercised and results analyzed to provide performance-related information.

    Risks:

    • Was test planning initiated early in program (Phase 0)?

    • Are sufficient test resources available?

    • Are test facilities available to accomplish specific, critical testing, especially system-level tests?

    • Are estimates for testing duration and personnel accurate?

    • Is the test design usable?

    • Is the test plan usable?

    • What are the test requirements?

    • Are test procedures:
      • associated with operational requirements?
      • associated with system requirements?
      • documented?
      • under configuration control?

    • Do test resources need to be scheduled in advance?

    • What certifications does the program need?

    • Does the program schedule contain enough time to test thoroughly?
      • Will program be certified by outside/external agency?
      • What lead time is required for certifications?
    • Are sufficient budget, schedule, and resources available for integration testing?

    • How and when will integration test issues be resolved?

    • Are sufficient budget, schedule, and resources available for performance testing?

    • How and when will performance test issues be resolved?

    • Are sufficient budget, schedule, and resources available for regression testing?

    • How and when will regression test issues be resolved?

    • Are sufficient budget, schedule, and resources available for full system testing?
      • Will system test be done on-site or in-plant?
      • How and when will system test issues be resolved?

    • Does testing address the ultimate operational environment?

    • Do the test procedures address all major performance and suitability specifications?

    • Do the test procedures address all major environmental and safety specifications?


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