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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Information and Communication
Technology
Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter 4 - Module :4
Planning and Testing Electronic
Components

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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9
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Quarter 4- Module 4: Plan an Approach for Component Testing
First Edition, 2021

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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Information and Communication
Technology
Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter 4 - Module 4:
Planning and Testing Electronic
Components

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 Learning Outcome
PLANNING AND TESTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Objectives
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. select best testing methods in relation to appropriate testing strategy.

2. formulate a plan for testing components.
3. make a test plan.

IDENTIFICATION:

Directions: Identify what is described on the following statements below. Choose your
answer inside the box and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

ANALYZE THE PRODUCT REVIEW AVAILABLE TEST EQUIPMENT REVIEW TEST OPPORTUNITIES

CREATE TEST STRATEGY DOCUMENT IMPLEMENT TEST STRATEGY COLLECT METRICS

REVIEW AND CHANGE TEST STRATEGY AND TESTING

__________1. It will be necessary to review the areas in which assemblies can be

tested, both during the pilot production runs when more failures would be expected as
well as later in its life when the processes will have matured, and the line settled down.
_________2. One of the first tasks to undertake is to completely review the proposed
product. It will be possible to gain a good idea of the construction of it and form a view
of the anticipated components and technologies it should be possible to estimate the
anticipated failure rates.
_________3. One of the key elements in any test strategy is to incorporate regular
reviews of the product and be prepared to change even after the product has been in
production for some while.
_________4. In this way commonly occurring problems can be seen and rectified. In
this way the production process can be improved, and costs reduced. Only by
collecting metrics and analyzing them quickly can process improvements be achieved.
_________5. By ensuring that any design for test measures is introduced, the testing
of the product can be greatly simplified, and the test coverage increased to a level
where few failures are missed.

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_________6. This will set down the aims of the test strategy in a form that can be
reviewed and then implemented. It is vital that all parties agree to this so that any
design for test strategies can be implemented during the early design stages for the
product.

_________7. While many would like to tailor the test equipment to the product and buy
new test equipment, this is not normally possible. It is normally necessary to reuse
existing test equipment and to design the product so that it is optimized for the test
equipment that already exists.

Directions: Sequence the following elements on how to develop testing strategy by

writing a letter after each number. Answer in a separate sheet of paper.

REVIEW AND CHANGE TEST STRATEGY A

AND TESTING
1.________

REVIEW AVAILABLE TEST EQUIPMENT B

2.________

REVIEW TEST OPPORTUNITIES C

3.________

4.________ ANALYZE THE PRODUCT D

5.________
CREATE TEST STRATEGY DOCUMENT
E

6.________

IMPLEMENT TEST STRATEGY F

7.________

COLLECT METRICS G

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 How to Develop a Successful Test Strategy

These are key points of how to develop a successful test strategy or test
automation strategy, write a test strategy document and template and improve
performance of the process.
The development of a test strategy / process or testing strategy for an
electronics product is just as important as the development of the product itself. It is
an unfortunate fact of life that not all products will work once they have been
manufactured and it is necessary to test the product before it is shipped to ensure that
it is operational.
The test strategy or testing process will need to be developed around the
product, and the available equipment. When creating a testing strategy, it is necessary
to take account of many other aspects of the product including its design, the
complexity of the boards and many other factors. It may be necessary to ensure that
elements of the design are changed to enable testing to be accommodated more easily
and in a more cost-effective manner. As a result, it is necessary to develop the test
strategy from the earliest stages on the development of the product.

Elements of Developing a Test Strategy

To create a test strategy, it is necessary to start at the beginning of a project
and then carry the development and implementation forward throughout the whole of
the development and production lifecycle. To ensure that the testing strategy is carried
forward, it is wise to create a test strategy document, and update this as the
development and production elements of the project move forward.

The main elements of the test strategy lifecycle may include the following:

Analyze the product. One of the first tasks to undertake is to completely review the
proposed product. It will be possible to gain a good idea of the construction of it, and
form a view of the anticipated components and technologies it should be possible to
estimate the anticipated failure rates.

Review available test equipment. While many would like to tailor the test equipment
to the product and buy new test equipment, this is not normally possible. It is normally
necessary to re-use existing test equipment and to design the product so that it is

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optimized for the test equipment that already exists. With a knowledge of the
technologies used in the proposed product it will be possible to assess the existing
test equipment to ensure it will be suitable for testing the new product.

Review test opportunities. It will be necessary to review the areas in which

assemblies can be tested, both during the pilot production runs when more failures
would be expected as well as later in its life when the processes will have matured,
and the line settled down.

Create test strategy document. To define what needs to be achieved it is necessary

to create a test strategy document. This will set down the aims of the test strategy in a
form that can be reviewed and then implemented. It is vital that all parties agree to this
so that any design for test strategies can be implemented during the early design
stages for the product.

Implement test strategy. It is necessary to implement the test strategy from the
earliest stages of the design of the product. Elements of design for test will need to be
implemented from the concept stages of the product through to the time when printed
circuit boards and ASICs are committed. By ensuring that any design for test measures
is introduced, the testing of the product can be greatly simplified and the test coverage
increased to a level where few failures are missed.

Collect metrics. One key element of any test strategy is to collect metrics. In this way
commonly occurring problems can be seen and rectified. In this way the production
process can be improved, and costs reduced. Only by collecting metrics and analyzing
them quickly can process improvements be achieved.

Review and change test strategy and testing. One of the key elements in any test
strategy is to incorporate regular reviews of the product and be prepared to change
even after the product has been in production for some while. This costs additional
money and once a product has completed its development, this is rarely available and
as a result costs may be higher than necessary because the testing is not continuing
to be optimized. It is normally advisable to make changes to the test strategy once a
product has been in production. It may be possible to omit some tests which rarely
produce results, or it may be necessary to introduce others to reduce fault find time.
These improvements to the test strategy can only be implemented if funding is
available.

Testing Methods for Electronic Components

Automated
Automated testing means using an automation tool to execute your test case
suite. Automated testing tools are capable of executing test, reporting outcomes and
comparing results with earlier test runs. Test carried out with these tools can be run
repeatedly, at any time of day. The method or process being used to implement
automation is called a test automation framework.

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Debugging
Debugging is the process of finding and resolving of defects that prevent correct
operation of computer software or a system.

Inspection
Inspection is an organized examination or formal evaluation exercise which
involves the measurements, tests and gauges applied to certain characteristics in
regard to an object or activity. The results are usually compared to specified
requirements and standards for determining whether the item or activity is in line with
these targets.
Platform testing
Platform testing is a set of specifications defining test methods for diverse
components of computer and electronic system to be marketed as complete product.
Prototyping
Prototyping is the activity of creating prototype of software applications. Is a
draft version of a product that allows you to explore your ideas and show the intention
behind a feature or the overall design concept to users before investing time money
into development.

Testing Strategies for Electronic Components

Passive and Active Testing

Passive testing is a software testing technique that observes the system without
interaction. On the other hand, active testing involves interaction with the system.

Dynamic Testing
Dynamic Testing is a kind of software testing technique using which the
dynamic behavior of the code is analyzed. For Performing dynamic, testing the
software should be compiled and executed and parameters such as memory usage,
CPU usage, response time and overall performance of the software are analyzed.
Dynamic testing involves testing the software for the input values and output values
are analyzed. Dynamic testing is the Validation part of Verification and Validation.
Dynamic Testing Techniques
The Dynamic Testing Techniques are broadly classified into two categories. They are:
• Functional Testing
• Non-Functional Testing

In-Circuit Testing
In-circuit testing is an example of white box testing where an electrical probe tests
a populated printed circuit board (PCB), checking for shorts, opens, resistance,
capacitance, and other basic quantities which will show whether the assembly was
correctly fabricated.

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Directions: In a separate sheet of paper, fill in the characteristics and the testing
methods used.

Testing Strategies Characteristics Testing Methods

Passive Testing

Active Testing

Dynamic Testing

In-Circuit Testing

Scoring Rubrics:
Criteria Score
All correct and complete answers 10
6 – 7 correct and complete answers 8
4 – 5 correct and complete answers 6
2 – 3 correct and complete answers 4
1 – 2 correct and complete answers 2

Directions: Answer the following briefly. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What is the importance of having a test plan or test strategy?
2. If you are to device your own test plan or test strategies, what are your
elements? Enumerate.

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Situation: In a meeting, you want to discuss about the test plan/strategy with the
team members, but they are not interested.

In such case, what will you do? Select your answer on the following figure.

https://www.guru99.com/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-test-planing.html

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter that responds to the correct
answer in your paper.
1.A set of specifications defining test methods for diverse components of computer and
electronic system to be marketed as complete product.
a. Prototyping b. Platform Testing c. Debugging d. Inspection

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2. An automation tool to execute your test case suite.

a. Prototyping b. Platform Testing c. Debugging d. Automated

3. Is an organized examination or formal evaluation exercise which involves the
measurements, tests and gauges applied to certain characteristics regarding an
object or activity.
a. Prototyping b. Platform Testing c. Debugging d. Inspection
4. The process of finding and resolving of defects that prevent correct operation of
computer software or a system.
a. Prototyping b. Platform Testing c. Debugging d. Inspection
5. A draft version of a product that allows you to explore your ideas and show the
intention behind a feature or the overall design concept to users before investing time
money into development.
a. Prototyping b. Platform Testing c. Debugging d. Inspection
6. What is a software testing technique that observes the system without interaction.
a. Platform Testing b. Passive Testing c. Active Testing d. Dynamic
7. A testing strategy that involves interaction with the system.
a. Platform Testing b. Passive Testing c. Active Testing d. Dynamic
8. A kind of software testing technique that analyzed dynamic behavior of the code.
a. Platform Testing b. Passive Testing c. Active Testing d. Dynamic
9. It is the Validation part of the Verification and Validation.
a. Platform Testing b. Passive Testing c. Active Testing d. Dynamic
10. An example of white box testing where an electrical probe tests a populated printed
circuit board (PCB), checking for shorts, opens, resistance, capacitance, and other
basic quantities which will show whether the assembly was correctly fabricated.
a. In-circuit Testing b. Passive Testing c. Active Testing d. Dynamic

Direction: In a short bond paper, make a “GRAPHIC ORGANIZER” on your

formulated Test Plan/Strategy. Sample:

Test Plan/Strategy

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REFERENCES:

Most Essential Learning Competencies. Department of Education

CSS Learner’s Materials

http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/t_and_m/ate/developing-testing-
automationstrategy.php
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/software_testing_dictionary/passive_testing.htm
https://magivatech.com/ios-application-development
https://www.guru99.com/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-test-planing.html
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