6 Tool Support for Testing

40 minutes

Keywords

data-driven testing, keyword-driven testing, test automation, test execution tool, test management tool

Learning Objectives for Test Tools

6.1 Test tool considerations

• FL-6.1.1 (K2) Classify test tools according to their purpose and the test activities they support

• FL-6.1.2 (K1) Identify benefits and risks of test automation

• FL-6.1.3 (K1) Remember special considerations for test execution and test management tools

6.2 Effective use of tools

• FL-6.2.1 (K1) Identify the main principles for selecting a tool

• FL-6.2.2 (K1) Recall the objectives for using pilot projects to introduce tools

• FL-6.2.3 (K1) Identify the success factors for evaluation, implementation, deployment, and on-going support of test tools in an organization