Test point analysis : a method for test estimation
van E.P.W.M. Veenendaal, Ton Dekkers · TU/e Research Portal · 1999
This document describes the test estimate preparation technique known as test point analysis (TPA®I). TPA can be used 10 objectively prepare an estimate for a System test or acceptance test. TPA covers only so-called black-box testing; an estimate for the test activities. which precede black-box testing (i.e. white-box lesling), wilt already have been included in the estimale produced by function point analysis. So, while the function point analysis productivity factor covers the while-box testing, it does not cover system testing or acceptance testing. TPA can also be used if the test hour allowance has been predetermined. By performing a TPA, any risks involved can be clearly identified by comparing the objective TPA estimate with the predetermined number of test hours. With TPA, it is also possible to determine or calculate the relative importance of the various functions, with a view to using the available testing time as efficiently as possible.