Automated Testing of Interactive Systems

• Main Author: Cartwright, Stephen C.
• Other Authors: Scott, Dan W.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1977
• Subjects: testing of computer systems; interactive computer systems; functional testing; Interactive computer systems > Testing.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504585/

Computer systems which interact with human users to collect, update or provide information are growing more complex. Additionally, users are demanding more thorough testing of all computer systems. Because of the complexity and thoroughness required, automation of interactive systems testing is desirable, especially for functional testing. Many currently available testing tools, like program proving, are impractical for testing large systems. The solution presented here is the development of an automated test system which simulates human users. This system incorporates a high-level programming language, ATLIS. ATLIS programs are compiled and interpretively executed. Programs are selected for execution by operator command, and failures are reported to the operator's console. An audit trail of all activity is provided. This solution provides improved efficiency and effectiveness over conventional testing methods.