Execute integration testing

Perform testing of system or software components grouped in multiple ways to evaluate their ability to interconnect, their interface and their ability to provide global functionality.

test interface between software components

skill/competence

sector-specific

Execute integration testing is essential to master the following knowledge:

Levels of software testing

Execute integration testing is optional for the following skills, according to the role’s responsibility:

ICT system integration
Tools for ICT test automation

Execute integration testing is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Execute integration testing is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Database integrator: Database integrators perform integration among different databases. They maintain integration and ensure interoperability.
ICT integration tester: ICT integration testers perform tests in groups of system components, units or even applications. They group them in larger aggregates and apply integration test plans on them. They oversee the complexity of relations between different components.

Execute integration testing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Execute integration testing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Software tester: Software testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that applications function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.
ICT system tester: ICT system testers perform testing activities and some test planning activities. They may also debug and repair ICT systems and components although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that all systems and components function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.
ICT system administrator: ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Database developer: Database developers program, implement and coordinate changes to computer databases based on their expertise of database management systems.
Broadcast technician: Broadcast technicians install, start up, maintain, monitor and repair equipment used for the transmission and reception of television and radio broadcast signals. They ensure that all materials are available in a suitable format of transmittable quality according to the transmission deadline. Broadcast technicians also maintain and repair this equipment.

References

1. Execute integration testing – ESCO