Question

Dynamic tests on structures. Task of dynamic testing. Methodology and result assessment of dynamic test

Answer 1

Dynamic testing is done when the code is in operation mode. Dynamic testing is performed in runtime environment. When the code being executed is input with a value, the result or the output of the code is checked and compared with the expected output. With this we can observe the functional behaviour of the software, monitor the system memory, CPU response time, performance of the system. Dynamic testing is also known as validation testing , evaluating the finished product. Dynamic testing is of two types: Functional Testing and Non functional testing.

Types of Dynamic Testing techniques are as follows:

• Unit Testing: Testing of individual modules by developers.. The source code is tested in it.
• Integration Testing: Testing the interface between different modules then they are joined..
• System Testing: Testing performed on the system as a whole.
• Acceptance Testing: Testing done from user point of view at user’s end.

However, both Static Testing and Dynamic Testing are important for the software application. There are number of strengths and weaknesses associated with both types of testing which should be considered while implementing these testing on code:

Structure Based Techniques:

*It is technique where the internal structure of the software is used to create test cases. This technique requires the knowledge of how the software is implemented so they are commonly called as White box or Glass box techniques. In this the user is aware of the internal structures and all the coding and loops inside the software.

This technique includes :-

a). Basis Path Testing
b). Statement Coverage Testing
c). Branch Coverage Testing
d). Loop Testing

Dynamic Assessment

Assessing children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds can be a complex task. One alternative to standardized testing methods is dynamic assessment. Dr. Elizabeth Peña, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, has conducted extensive research in the area of dynamic assessment with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. This multimedia guide on the dynamic assessment procedure will focus on the test-teach-retest method.

Dynamic assessment (DA) is a method of conducting a language assessment which seeks to identify the skills that an individual child possesses as well as their learning potential. The dynamic assessment procedure emphasizes the learning process and accounts for the amount and nature of examiner investment. It is highly interactive and process-oriented. The following chart compares features of a traditional (or static) assessment procedure to the dynamic assessment procedure.

Static	Dynamic
Passive participants Examiner observes Identify deficits Standardized	Active participants Examiner participates Describe modifiability Fluid, responsive