Course - Quality in and Testing of Software Systems - INFT2005
INFT2005 - Quality in and Testing of Software Systems
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 hours |
Course content
This course is about agile software development methodology, requirements development and the connection between the requirements and testing. Furthermore, we will take a closer look at topics such as planning and implementation of testing of applications at different levels, risk-based test planning, various techniques for test design, automated-testing and performance testing, interaction design with wireframing and user testing, version control and continuous integration (CI in CI/CD), quality concept in general and for software systems in particular, strategies for achieving quality and quality-models and quality-management.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates:
- can explain the principles of agile system development.
- can explain different types of tests and test strategies.
- can explain concepts in interaction design.
- can explain the benefits of using version control and continuous integration.
- can define, recognize and explain concepts related to quality in general and to software in particular.
- can explain the need to follow a defined process to achieve quality goals and objectives.
- can explain the need for quality standards and what lies in the concept of best practice.
Skills
Candidates:
- can use agile methods to design requirements for IT systems.
- can use requirements to design, plan and conduct systems tests.
- can perform tests of aspects of usability in applications.
- can create a quality plan.
- can participate in reviews and inspections.
General competence
Candidates:
- can work effectively and purposefully in a team towards a common goal.
- can share and disseminate information and knowledge with team members and clients.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, lessons, videos and assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory exercises
Further on evaluation
Re-sit examination in December.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Information Technology (ITBAINFO)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCST1008 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| IDATT1002 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2020 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Computer Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science