Selecting & Using Suitable Test Data (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Test data
Test data
Input provided to check how a system behaves
Normal/valid test data
Normal/valid test data
Typical, expected input values accepted without errors
Normal test data example (range 1-10)
Normal test data example (range 1-10)
Value 5
Boundary test data
Boundary test data
Data on edge of being valid but within acceptable range
Purpose of boundary test data
Purpose of boundary test data
Ensures program handles values at upper or lower limits
Boundary test data example (range 1-10)
Boundary test data example (range 1-10)
Values 1 and 10
Invalid test data
Invalid test data
Correct type but falls outside the valid range
Invalid data example (range 1-10)
Invalid data example (range 1-10)
Values 0 or 11
Erroneous test data
Erroneous test data
Wrong type or completely unexpected data
Erroneous data example
Erroneous data example
Entering 'A' when expecting a number
Test plan
Test plan
Outlines approach for testing, data used & expected results
Key components of a test plan
Key components of a test plan
Purpose of test, test data, expected result