CH06.L01.Types of Test Tools
Summary
TLDRThis script delves into the diverse types of test tools as per the ISTQB syllabus, categorizing them into five main groups: Management of Testing, Static Testing, Test Specification, Test Execution and Logging, and Performance and Monitoring. It highlights the specific roles and features of each tool type, such as storing requirements, tracing defects, and analyzing code. The importance of understanding tool features and the potential 'probe effect' on testing outcomes is emphasized, urging a careful review of the 'Types of test tools' document for a comprehensive grasp of the subject.
Takeaways
- 📚 The script discusses various types of test tools categorized according to testing activities in the ISTQB syllabus.
- 🛠️ There are five main types of test tools: Management of Testing, Static Testing, Test Specification, Test Execution and Logging, and Performance and Monitoring.
- 🔄 Test management tools are essential for ongoing control activities and include features like storing, reporting, and tracing.
- 🔍 Static testing tools are used for code or requirement analysis before execution, aiming to find defects early and reduce costs.
- 📝 Test specification tools assist in generating test data, inputs, and expected results from specifications, enhancing the test implementation phase.
- 🔧 Test execution tools automate or semi-automate the execution of tests, recording outcomes and requiring users with programming skills.
- 🔑 Performance and monitoring tools are used in the final stages of testing for evaluating exit criteria, reporting, and test closure activities.
- 👥 Some tools are more commonly used by developers (indicated by a 'D') due to their use in unit and integration testing.
- 🔑 Test management tools include test management, requirements management, incident management, and configuration management tools.
- 🔄 Static testing is divided into reviews & static analysis, with tools including review tools, static analysis tools, and modeling tools.
- 🔎 Review tools facilitate the process of code review by different individuals to identify defects, while static analysis tools ensure code adherence to standards and security.
- 📊 Test execution and logging tools encompass a range of functionalities from executing tests to comparing results and measuring code coverage.
Q & A
What are the five main types of test tools according to the ISTQB syllabus?
-The five main types of test tools according to the ISTQB syllabus are: Tool Support for Management of Testing, Tool Support for Static Testing, Tool Support for Test Specification, Tool Support for Test Execution and Logging, and Tool Support for Performance and Monitoring.
What is the purpose of Test Management Tools in the context of testing activities?
-Test Management Tools are used for ongoing test control activities, as they work alongside all other testing activities and are considered a main part of the process due to their use in all test activities.
What does Tool Support for Static Testing include and why is it important?
-Tool Support for Static Testing includes tools used in test analysis and design. It is important because it helps in finding defects early in the software development lifecycle, which is more cost-effective than finding them later in the process.
Can you explain the role of Tool Support for Test Specification in the testing process?
-Tool Support for Test Specification is used in the test implementation stage. These tools help generate test data, test inputs, and expected results from the specifications, which aids in the creation of test cases.
What are the key features of Test Execution and Logging Tools?
-Test Execution and Logging Tools are used in the test execution stage and their key features include the ability to execute software automatically or semi-automatically, record manual tests, log results for each test run, and support the tester in conducting and documenting tests.
How are Tool Support for Performance and Monitoring used in the later stages of test activities?
-Tool Support for Performance and Monitoring is used in the last two stages of test activities: Evaluating exit criteria and reporting, and Test closure activities. These tools help in assessing the system's performance under various conditions and monitoring its behavior over time.
What are the four types of management tools mentioned in the script and what are their primary functions?
-The four types of management tools are: 1) Test management tool - manages the testing project as a whole. 2) Requirements management tools - manage the requirements specifically. 3) Incident management tools or Defect tracking tool - responsible for managing incidents such as defects, failures, and change requests. 4) Configuration management tools - manage software versions.
What is the significance of the 'Trace' feature in management tools?
-The 'Trace' feature in management tools is significant as it helps in linking test objects with requirements for test management tools, tests with requirements for requirement management tools, and ensures traceability throughout the testing process.
What are the types of Static Testing tools and their responsibilities?
-The types of Static Testing tools are review tools, static analysis tools, and modeling tools. Review tools help in the peer review process, static analysis tools find defects in the code by ensuring adherence to standards and security, and modeling tools validate the model by finding defects and inconsistencies.
How do Test Specification tools assist in the test implementation stage?
-Test Specification tools assist in the test implementation stage by generating test inputs and expected results from the requirements, graphical user interfaces, design models, and code, thus helping to create test cases and test data.
What is the role of Test Data Preparation Tools and how do they ensure data security?
-Test Data Preparation Tools are responsible for generating test data from files and databases, capable of handling a wide range of databases. They ensure data security by confirming that the data is secure or by making it anonymous, preventing unauthorized access to the data within the software.
What are the five types of Tool Support for Test Execution and Logging and their specific tasks?
-The five types are: 1) Test execution tool - executes software automatically or semi-automatically and records test results. 2) Test Harness/Unit Test Framework Tools - important for developers during component or unit testing. 3) Comparators tool - compares files, databases, and test results. 4) Coverage measurement tool - measures the percentage of code coverage during testing. 5) Security testing tool - attempts to break and hack the software to test its protective abilities.
What is the 'probe effect' mentioned in the script and why can it occur?
-The 'probe effect' refers to the negative impact that some types of tools may have on the actual outcome of testing. It can occur when the tool's own instructions and processes interfere with the software's execution, leading to inaccurate measurements or results, such as when the tool's presence causes the software to perform slower than it would under normal conditions.
Outlines
📚 Chapter 6: Test Tools Overview
This paragraph introduces the various types of test tools categorized according to testing activities as outlined in the ISTQB syllabus. It discusses five main types: Test Management Tools, Static Testing Tools, Test Specification Tools, Test Execution and Logging Tools, and Performance and Monitoring Tools. Each category is explained with its specific use in the testing lifecycle and features such as storing, reporting, and tracing. The paragraph also notes the distinction between tools commonly used by developers (marked with 'D') and those used by testers. The importance of early defect detection and the role of static testing tools in reducing costs are highlighted. Additionally, it mentions the types of management tools, including test, requirements, incident, and configuration management tools, each with its unique features and functions.
🔍 Deep Dive into Static and Test Specification Tools
This paragraph delves deeper into the specifics of static testing tools, which are used for code or requirement analysis before execution. It explains the purpose of review tools, static analysis tools, and modeling tools in identifying defects early in the development process. The paragraph also covers the role of test specification tools in generating test data from specifications, the responsibilities of test design tools in creating test inputs and expected results, and the capabilities of test data preparation tools in handling large databases and ensuring data security. Furthermore, it outlines the different types of test execution and logging tools, including execution tools, test harness/unit test frameworks, comparators, coverage measurement tools, and security testing tools, each with its unique task and importance in the testing process.
🛠️ Test Execution Tools and Their Impact
The final paragraph focuses on the impact of test execution tools, explaining how they can record and replay manual tests, log results, and measure code coverage. It also discusses the role of performance and monitoring tools in identifying time dependencies, detecting memory leaks, and monitoring system reactions under simulated usage conditions. The paragraph concludes with a cautionary note about the potential 'probe effect' where tools themselves can introduce defects or affect the outcome of testing. It encourages a review of the types of test tools and their special considerations, emphasizing the importance of understanding each tool's features and potential impact on testing accuracy.
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Keywords
💡ISTQP Syllabus
💡Tool Support for Management of Testing
💡Static Testing
💡Test Specification
💡Test Execution and Logging
💡Performance and Monitoring
💡Test Management Tool
💡Incident Management Tool
💡Static Analysis Tools
💡Test Data Preparation Tools
💡Coverage Measurement Tool
💡Comparators Tool
Highlights
Chapter 6 discusses various classifications of test tools based on testing activities.
There are five main types of test tools: Management, Static Testing, Test Specification, Test Execution and Logging, and Performance and Monitoring.
Test management tools are essential for ongoing test control activities.
Static Testing tools are used for code or requirement analysis before execution, helping find defects early.
Test Specification tools assist in generating test data and inputs from specifications.
Test Execution and Logging tools are crucial for executing and recording test results.
Performance and Monitoring tools evaluate exit criteria and assist in test closure activities.
Some tools may have features from multiple types, while others may specialize in one or two features.
Tools with the letter (D) are more commonly used by developers, especially during unit and integration testing.
Management tools include Test Management, Requirements Management, Incident Management, and Configuration Management tools.
Common features of management tools are storing, reporting, and tracing functionalities.
Static Testing is divided into reviews, static analysis, and modeling tools.
Review tools facilitate the process of reporting, recording, and resolving code defects.
Static Analysis tools act like compilers to ensure code adherence to standards and security.
Test Data Preparation tools generate test data from files and databases, ensuring data security and anonymity.
Test Execution tools can record manual tests and play them back for repeated execution.
Comparator tools compare actual test results with expected outcomes for accuracy.
Coverage measurement tools determine the percentage of code coverage during testing.
Security testing tools attempt to hack the software to test its protective capabilities.
Performance and Monitoring tools track system status and alert for potential issues.
The 'probe effect' refers to the negative impact some tools may have on test outcomes due to their own execution instructions.
It is important to review and remember the features of each tool type for effective testing.
Transcripts
Chapter 6 generally tackles test tools
the test tools. There are many classifications
for types of tools according to
different criteria. However, in
ISTQP syllabus, we will know them
according to the classification
of testing activities .
we will learn 5 main types:
The first type is
Tool Support for Management of Testing
this is used in a test control.
We know that the activity test control
is the ongoing activity, this means that
it works always beside all the activities.
that is the why the test management tools
can be considered as a main part
as we use in all the test activities.
The second type is Tool Support
for Static Testing. This is used in
the test analysis and design.
The third type is Tool Support For Test Specification.
this is used in the test implementation.
The fourth type is
Tool Support for Test Execution and Logging
this is used in the test execution.
Finally, the fifth type is
Tool Support for Performance and Monitoring
this is used in the last 2 stages of test
activities; Evaluating exit criteria and reporting
and Test closure activities.
In each type of tools, we will study its features.
we should notice that
some tools may have all the features of this type,
and may have only one or two features.
There is a note that we have to take into
consideration before start explaining
the types. The type which have letter (D)
beside its name, this means that
this type is more commonly used or related
to developers more that testers. Because
this type of tools, for example, is used
during the unit testing and integration testing
which are related more to the developer.
the types of management
tools are 4 types:
1. Test management tool:
it is a tool that manage testing the project as a whole.
2. Requirements management tools :
it manage the requirements in particular.
3.Incident management tools
or Defect tracking tool:
it is responsible for managing the incident.
the incidents means that
defects,
failures, change requests,
perceived problems and anomalies.
Finally,
4. Configuration management tools
which manages the software versions.
Most of the features of the management tools
have three repeated words related to
all of them, which help us to remember their features;
Store, Report
and Tracing.
store the Feature:
for the requirement management tools
it stores the requirement statements
and its attributes.
for the incident management tools,
it stores the incident reports.
for the configuration management tools,
its main feature is that it stores
versions, software and test ware which are
related to our software.
specially if we are dealing with more
than software at the same time.
Regarding the Trace feature:
the test management tool
traces the test objects with the requirements.
for the requirement management tool
traces the tests with the requirements.
The Report feature for progress
is based on the quantitative analysis,
which the test management tool conducts.
The incident tool conducts a report
statistical analysis about the incidents
Finally, there are some more features in test.
Such as a tool linked to other tools,
e.g. requirements tools,
incidents and execution.
The remaining feature is the prioritizing,
and setting the missed requirements
using requirement management tool.
Tool Support for Static Testing:
As we've learned in chapter 3, the static testing
is what we apply for the code or
the requirements of a software before execution.
this happens before the dynamic testing.
Therefore, we can say that
the static testing tools help in
finding the defects early.
and the cost of finding defects early is
less than finding them at the development process
The static testing is divided into
2 stages: the reviews & static analysis
and accordingly the types of
static testing tools are:
review tools, static analysis tools
and modeling tools.
which all its responsibility is
to validate the model we work on,
by finding defects and the inconsistencies
in the model.
As for Reviewing the code,
we've mentioned that it has to be done
by a different person from the one who
wrote this code, in order to
find defects in it.
this review can be done by using
the review tools. we'll know
the features of this type in a form of
logical sequence.
At the beginning we can report defects,
then we record the review comments about them,
and to communicate between the comments
and those who are related to them
to resolve them.
Last but not least, it is possible that a tool support
the online review in case you work with
a large team in a project and in different places.
The static analysis tools
is an extension for or looks like the compiler.
So the main feature of this tool
is to find the defects in a code.
This is by ensuring
that the code is following definite standards
and it is secure to be an example
that no one can hack our software.
Then it analyzes the code structure
and the dependencies
to be written correctly or not.
Finally, the tool can count the metrics of code
like the complexity. This can help us
in risk analysis and to know which
parts need more testing.
In the test implementation stage,
we will start write virtually
the test cases, test inputs and test data.
Tools of test specification
can help us to generate all the test data
out of the specifications.
The test design tools
are responsible for the test input
and the expected results of the test case.
So it is responsible for generating all
test inputs out of the requirements,
graphical user interfaces,
design models like (state, data or object)
and code.
Its only responsibility is to generate
the expected result.
The Test Data Preparation Tools,
is responsible
for generating the test data out of
the files and database since it is a tool
capable of dealing with a large
range of database.
It is also responsible for confirming
that the data is secure.
or to make it anonymous which means that
not any one can see it in the software.
Tool Support for Test Execution and Logging
It's divided into 5 types.
Each type has almost one clear task
of the name.
The test execution tool in general
executes the software automatically
or semi automatically.
through storing inputs on it
and the expected outcomes.
However,
the user of this tool should be a tester
who has programming skills.
As it is a tool which runs
when you write its script, so
how it can execute our software.
The word that can remind
us with the feature of the execution tool
is "records".
It can record a manual test,
you have conducted to the software,
then it plays it back to the software.
and repeat it by itself many times.
It also records or log results for each test run.
Test Harness/ Unit Test Framework Tools
were put together
since both of them are
important to the developer during
testing the components or units
of the software.
The Comparators tool compares between
the files, database and
test results in general.
Firstly, this tool will need to know
the correct result to which it'll compare to.
As we previously mentioned in
test design tool, we generate
the expected results by using a test oracle.
This tool can hold a dynamic comparison
or Post execution. The dynamic comparison
means: if the comparator tool
works during testing.
For the Post execution comparison,
if the comparator tool works
after we finish testing.
and this one is better if
we'll compare a large amount of data.
The Coverage measurement tool:
It measures the percentage of coverage
for the code lines at the time
of testing. whether we want
the percentage of coverage for
the code structure according to:
statements, branches or decisions,
module or function calls.
Finally,
the security testing tool,
which role is to try to
break and hack the software
in order to test its abilities to
protect:
data confidentiality,
integrity, authentication,
authorization, availability
and non-repudiation.
The last classification of tools is
Performance and Monitoring tools.
The dynamic analysis tool
identifies time dependencies,
and detects memory leaks.
For the performance , load , stress tool,
it performs 2 main tasks;
At first,
it loads generate on the system
then it monitors and reports
the reaction of system with
the simulated usage conditions
in terms of :
concurrent user,
ramp-up pattern, frequency
and relative percentage of transaction.
e.g. if the tool generates
virtual users to log in the system,
and execute some different transactions
to the software then check
the system's reaction towards them.
Monitoring Tool:
we always track the system status
during the actual use.
these tools help us to analyze
and report about the system resources.
It also gives us an alert for
any expected problems.
A last note to finish our discussion
about tools in general:
Take in consideration that some types
of tools may even cause
defects, and negatively affect
the real outcome which should be resulted
out of testing.
such as when the actual timing
measured by the tool to the software
was larger. This is due to the fact that
the tool has instructions
to be executed, then it starts
running the program.
The wrong effect that resulted from tools
we call it " probe effect".
Now we've finished the testing tools
types. You can review them again
and remember the features of each tool,
by reading the file:
Types of test tools.
confirm that you've reviewed
the special consideration of:
the test management tools,
test static tools,
test execution tools,
and data & key word driven approach.
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