IBM CoE : Training in RFT

Results of the IBM Online Prometric Exam held on 11 March 2011.

S5 MCA

RFT Test 000-842: Rational Functional Tester for Java

No of Students Appeared : 54

No of Students Passed : 54 ( 100 % Pass )

Congratulations!

The IBM Prometric Online Examinations were conducted on 11 march 2011 in the IBM CoE Lab (MCA Lab) of the College. Mr. Mohammad M Shiddique (IT Specialist - AI/Rational SEED Program) of IBM India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore proctored the online examination.

Mr. Hariharan from Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd, Chennai arranged an exhibition of IBM books near the IBM CoE Lab on 11 March 2011.

Fifty-four S5 MCA students appeared in the Examiation and all of them passed the Examination. A great moment for the Department. Congratulations to all S5 MCA students.

Details of final test

Test 000-842: Rational Functional Tester for Java

http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/ovr842.shtml

Number of questions: 54

Time allowed in minutes: 75

Required passing score: 60%

Training in IBM Rational Functional Tester for S5 MCA (2008 Admissions) during 09 - 12 Feb 20111 : Inauguration

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Mr Subrat Das, IBM Certified Trainer,

the trainer for the Programme

The four-days instructor led training in IBM Rational Functional Tester for S5 MCA (2008 Admissions) students was held during 09 - 11 February 2011 in the Computer Lab of the Department of Computer Applications. The training began with a brief solemn inaugural function. Dr V N krishnachandran, Head of Department of Computer Applications, inaugurating the programme, talked about Vidya's commitment to provide the highest quality education to the students of Vidya. The present tie up with IBM is another demonstration of that commitment. Dr Agnisarman Namboodiri, Head of Department of Computer Science & Engineering, felicitated the gathering. Mr Kaushik M, Asst Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, formally welcomed the participants and explained the details of the training and the ensuing examinations based on the training. Mr Subrata Das, the Cerified Trainer from IBM, introduced himself to the audience. All students of S5 MCA (2008 Admissions) are participating in the training programme.

Mr. Das is with Vinsys IT Services (I) Pvt. Ltd, Pune.

Vinsys IT Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. is a global IT services company, delivering solutions, services and products to enterprises worldwide with a team of 200+ highly accomplished professionals through robust practices. Over the years, the company has established itself as a reliable partner for many corporates in India and abroad.

With its corporate office located at Pune, India and operations across the globe in countries like Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, Oman, Qatar and Tanzania, Vinsys has moved along with an excellent track record for over a decade.

Their expertise lies in executing training and consulting in the area of software technology, Behavioral and Management solutions, Project Management, ITSM and foreign language services.

Images from the inaugural function

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Sample questions and answers for the final test

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To help students understand the nature of questions for the final test and to prepare for the test to be conducted by IBM Representative, we have collected a few questions and they have been made available to the students. Click the following links to gain access to this question bank.

    • Click here to see the questions (and answers) set for the "mock test" conducted by the College on 25 February 2011.
    • Click here to see a "Question bank with answers" for the final test.
    • Click here to see Question Bank compiled by Jinesh P (S5 MCA (2008 admissions)) uploaded on 08/03/11.
    • Click here to see a few descriptive questions compiled by Jinesh P (S5 MCA (2008 admissions)) uploaded on 08/03/11.

Agenda of IBM Rational Functional Tester training for IBM AIP

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1. Duration & Timings

4 Days (10 am – 5 pm)

2. Target Audience

The course is designed primarily for Students and Faculties who will be learning the use

the automation tools. The audience should have knowledge of Software Engineering

including various models.

3. Objectives of the Course

    • Concepts of Software Engineering
    • SDLC Models (Water fall, Spiral, V-model)
    • Basics of Software Testing
    • Different Types of Testing
    • Test Plan and Test Cases
    • STLC
    • Describe the function and purpose of Functional Tester
    • Navigate the Functional Tester interface
    • Record automated scripts
    • Play back automated scripts
    • Modify automated scripts
    • View and analyze results with the HTML log
    • Use test object maps
    • Use pattern-based recognition
    • Use of ScriptAssure technology
    • Create data-driven tests and use Datapools

4. Pre-requisites for Lab

All systems should have the following –

    • Minimum 1 GB RAM
    • Pentium P4
    • Rational Functional Tester

5. Course Contents

Day 1

Introduction to Software Engineering

      • Introduction to SDLC and SDLC Models· Introduction to Waterfall Model
      • Introduction to Software Testing
      • Why Software testing?
      • Who should test?
      • Difference between “Error”, “Bug”, and “fault”
      • The Testing team (Different roles)
      • Phases in STLC
      • Introduction to Test Plan and Test Cases
      • Types of Testing
      • Verification and validation
      • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
      • What is a BUG?
      • Bug Life Cycle
      • When to Stop Testing?
      • Implementing Test Cases on Classics Application
      • Introduction to Automation testing
      • Why Automation Testing?
      • When to Automate?
      • Difference between Manual & Automation Testing
      • Different kinds of Automation tools

Getting Started with Automation Testing

Introduction to Rational

Installation of Rational Functional Tester

“Hands on Session”

1. Lab 0 – Becoming Familiar with the Sample Application

2. Implementing Test Cases on Classics Application

Day 2

Module 1 : Getting Started with IBM Rational Functional Tester

      1. Perspectives in the Eclipse environment
      2. Views
      3. Creating a Rational Project for Integration using Rational Administrator
      4. Integration with Rational TestManager
      5. Setting up environment for testing
      6. Configuring applications for testing
      7. Types of applications configured (that could be tested in RFT)
      8. Configuring a sample application (“Classics A”)
      9. Creating a Rational Functional Project

“Hands on Session”

Lab 1 : Getting Started with IBM Rational Functional Tester

Module 2 : Recording Script

      1. Recording a simple script using the sample application
      2. Inserting Verification points
      3. Viewing and understanding the generated script and the Rational TestScript
      4. Use of Verification points
      5. Types of Verification points
      6. Inserting Verification points after recording
      7. Viewing Object Test Maps
      8. Setting up Regular Expressions for Dynamic values (Pattern based recognition technique)

“Hands on Session”

Lab 2 : Recording Scripts

Module 3 : Playing Back a Scripts and Viewing Results

      1. Setting up the preferences for playing back scripts
      2. Selecting the type of Test Log Output (HTML, TXT, Test log in TestManager)
      3. Inserting delays in the script
      4. Use of ScriptAssure
      5. Playing back the recorded script
      6. Viewing the log results

“Hands on Session”

Lab 3 : Playing Back a Script and Viewing Results

Day 3

Module 4 : Extending Scripts

      1. Inserting Timers in the script
      2. Calling another script from an existing one
      3. Inserting user defined log entries
      4. Use of Delays
      5. Setting up the right values for ScriptAssure (Standard and Advanced)
      6. Creating custom classes and functions (Helper classes)
      7. Importing user defined packages and classes
      8. API Reference
      9. Debugging Scripts

“Hands on Session”

Lab 4 : Extending Scripts

Module 5 : Using Test Object Maps

      1. Introduction to Test Object maps
      2. Displaying a test Object map
      3. Creating and using a test object map
      4. Modifying a test object map

“Hands on Session”

Lab 5 : Using Test Object Maps

Day 4

Module 6 : Managing Object Recognition

      1. Overview of Functional Tester object Recognition
      2. Controlling Object-matching sensitivity
      3. Setting up pattern based object recognition

“Hands-On Session”

Lab 6: Managing Object Recognition

Module 7 : Data-Driven Testing

      1. Regression testing
      2. Datapools
      3. Use of Datapools
      4. Importing data from CSV files
      5. Creating Datapools and connecting them to scripts
      6. Running the regression tests

“Hands on Session”

Lab 7 : Data-Driven Test

Module 8 : Hints and Tips (for using RFT)

      1. Recording troubleshooting and tips
      2. Recording scripts to test HTML applications
      3. Recording scripts for cross-platform applications

Results of Mock Test held on 25 February 2011

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