Method of operation

Before the execution of the test cases in the test script can begin, the test object should be placed in the appropriate condition or situation. This not only involves the preparation of the test data necessary for the processing, but also the setting of the system and test environment in a particular condition. It may concern, for example, the formatting of a disk, or even the configuring of an input device.

Two types of situations of the test object are distinguished within TMap:

1. A central starting point for a number of tests
2. A starting point per test script.

At the start of a test, the central starting point is created. The test object and test environment are then ready to receive the input in accordance with the test scripts (at any rate those that are executed first). The test data are gathered as described during the activity “Defining central starting point(s)” in the Specification phase. The gathering of these test data can take place in various ways. Defects found during the gathering of the test data are registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in the test plan.

Backing up the central starting point and checking this - As soon as the test object has been placed at the central starting point and checked, it is advisable to create a backup. This can be restored at any given point. It is important to carefully check this principle of backup and restore before commencement of the tests.

• Defects
• Central starting point
• Starting points.

• Testware management tool
• Test data tool
• Model-based testing tool
• Automated test execution tool
• Performance, load and stress test tool
• Database manipulation tool.