Executing Tests on Samples
Internal controllers execute the test steps defined on controls on samples.
To be able to complete test sheets, you must first:
• generate or create workpapers
• specify or modify test sample size
• generate the test sample
• define test sheet questions
Creating workpapers
Workpapers are folders or work documents that serve as a basis for the controller in execution of the test.
Workpapers are created automatically at generation of the work program. For more details, see Work program content.To create a workpaper manually:
1. In the properties of a test, select the Work Program tab.
2. Select the activity concerned and display its properties.
3. In the Characteristics page of the activity, Workpapers section, click the New button.
The workpaper appears:
• in the test activity page
• in the tree of the test work program
4. In the work program, select the paper to display its Properties.
5. Enter a name and your comments.
6. Click OK.
Specifying or modifying the sample size
The controller must specify the size of the test sample on the workpaper. This is the number of elements to be tested.
To specify sample size:
1. In the properties of a test, select the Work Program page.
2. From the work program, open the properties of a workpaper.
3. Specify the Sample Size.
This is the size of the sample selected for testing.
By default, the value is inherited from the sample size specified on the control. For more details, see Defining Test Sheet Questions.Generating the test sample
Test samples are generated directly from information available on the control (test steps).
To generate samples:
1. In the properties of a test, select the Work Program page.
2. From the work program tree, click the icon of a workpaper and select Generate Test Sample.
Depending on the previously specified sample size, a message informs you of the number of elements that will be created in the test sample.
Generated test samples are available in the properties of the workpaper
Defining test sheet questions
Workpapers contain test sheets, which represent in tabular form the points to be executed. These test sheets contain:
• in rows, the elements of the sample to be controlled
• in columns, the questions (represented by test steps)
You must define check-list questions before being able to generate test sheets.
For more details, see Preparing Control Testing.Completing the generated test sheets
To be able to view test sheets, you must first:
• define test sheet questions
• generate the test sample
To view the test sheet:
1. In the properties of a test, select the Work Program page.
2. Open the properties the question that interests you.
3. Select the Test Sheet tab.
This test sheet presents:
• in rows, the elements of the test sheet to be controlled
• in columns, the test steps
You can reply to the questions in the columns provided.
Assessing test activities
Having specified test sheets, the controller can globally assess the test activity.
This "expert view" assessment can be based on results of test sheets, or not.To assess the test activity:
1. Open the properties of the test activity.
2. In the Test Result field, specify if the test has:
• Failed
• Passed
• Not yet been assessed