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Describe a suitable structured format for presenting testing evidence for a nearly complete solution. Explain why each main part of the format is useful.
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What a good answer should say
- A suitable format could begin with an introduction and overview of the testing.
- Each selected test could then be presented in a table or another clear structure containing the test performed, its purpose where the purpose is not self-evident, the test data, the expected outcome, and the actual outcome.
- A sample of evidence, such as before-and-after screenshots, could accompany the actual outcome.
- This format makes the testing understandable, allows the expected and actual outcomes to be compared, and provides evidence that the requirements have been achieved.
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Why this works
The response identifies the suggested components of a structured testing record and links them to the purpose of demonstrating robustness, thoroughness and achievement of requirements. It also recognises that the evidence should be clear, representative and limited in volume.
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