Testing Roles & Responsibilities
Testing Overview
A test scenario is defined as any functionality that can be tested. It is a collective set of test possibilities and processes, giving a high-level view of what needs to be tested. Test scenarios are cases executed one after the other, determining the system's functionality.
Important Dates
- Oct. 9-27 2023, Unit Testing
- Dec. 4-22 2023, E2E Testing Part 1
- Jan. 3-19 2024, E2E Testing Part 2
- Mar. 11-Apr. 25 2024, Parallel Testing
- Apr. 1-19 2024, Production Dress Rehearsal (PDR)
Testing Stage
The OspreyRising team is swooping in to put the Workday system to the test in the Testing stage. Testing is an exciting new stage when we examine, refine, and confirm the Workday system. It is the final stage before Training begins.
Four types of testing will occur during this stage, beginning in October 2023 with Unit testing and ending in April 2024 with Production Dress Rehearsal testing. All kinds of testing ensure that the business processes designed and built in previous project stages function correctly and serve the business needs of the University at large.
What is Unit Testing?
Unit testing kicks off in October 2023. Testers will complete targeted test scenarios to examine Workday configurations up to this point in time, security, and access. Unit testing will include Osprey Rising leads and Accenture partners.
What is End-to-End (E2E) Testing?
End-to-end (E2E) testing kicks off in December 2023. Testers will complete a series of comprehensive test scenarios to examine Workday from top to bottom, ensuring the system's data and business processes function as designed and produce the anticipated results. E2E will include Osprey Rising leads, Accenture partners, and a group of guest testers from the broader University community.
What is Payroll Parallel Testing?
Payroll Parallel Testing validates same pay period processing against Banner production. The payroll results are validated against the 3rd party integration results and data synchronization. This testing will be completed in two rounds beginning in April 2024.
What is Production Dress Rehearsal (PDR)?
Production Dress Rehearsal (PDR) is a period of testing intended to ensure that the business processes in Workday run as designed for those who will be carrying out these activities regularly. PDR testing will occur in April 2024. During PDR, testers will view and complete test scenarios and help validate Workday training materials and job aids. They aim to ensure the system is friendly and functional before the University begins Workday training in May 2024.
What happens after testing?
The Workday system will be prepared for training and launch following testing. Then, it’s time to get ready to start using Workday in July of 2024!
Responsibilities
Tester Responsibilities
- Test and retest scenarios on Workday
- Determine whether these scenarios pass or fail
- Report findings on our scenario tracker
- Complete all assigned scenarios
- May recommend additional scenarios
- Communicate any questions, concerns, and suggestions to their test lead
Functional Lead Responsibilities
- Create numerous effective test scenarios
- Responsible for the completion and execution of the test scenarios in their purview
- Assign scenarios to testers
- Validate and ensure the integrity of each reported failed scenario
- If determined that the scenario did in fact fail and requires a configuration change, the issue will be logged
- Ensure testers understand the scenarios as well as how to perform them
- Test and retest scenarios in addition to the testers
- Resolve any disputes regarding resolutions that may arise
Project Management Office (PMO) Responsibilities
- Monitor the progress of testing activities
- Issue escalation
- Communicating status updates
- Troubleshooting
- Test coordination
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