PORTABILITY TESTING

PORTABILITY TESTING

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Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. It is carried out regularly in an iterative manner. It is measured in terms of maximum effort taken to transfer from one system to another.

Portability of the software is an essential non functional characteristic of the software. Portability of the software is defined in terms of usability of the software on different system environment. The software should be usable on system with various software and hardware configuration. The software systems with longevity would face problems like changing or upgrading to a newer environment, adapting to a new interface.

Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system. Moreover, with the variety of commercialised devices like phones, tablets, computers, servers of different hardware and software configuration, portability testing becomes a priority. The electronic devices are installed with software like operating system, browsers, etc of different types and versions. The RAM, processor, hard drive and other hardware accessories are of different technology and configuration. Hence  the portability of the software system is performed.

There are different attributes of portability testing are:

  • Adaptability testing
  • Compatibility & co existence
  • Installation ability testing
  • Interoperability Testing
  • Localisation Testing
  • Replaceability Testing

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Check your understanding:

  1. How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
  2. What are the objectives of portability testing?

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  1. 1. Portability testing is effective because software system with longevity would face problems like changing or upgrading to a newer environment adapting to a newer interface. Proper portability testing saves all the cost for the entire life of the system. With variety of commercialized devices like phones, tablets, computers, servers of different hardware and software configuration, portability testing becomes a priority.
    2. Objectives of portability testing are:
    -To determine if the system can be ported to each of its required environments.
    -To determine if the look an feel of the web pages is similar and functional in the various browser types and their versions.
    -To identify the defects that are not efficiently found during unit and integration testing.
    -To report defects to the development teams so that the associated defects can be fixed.
    -To determine the extent to which the system is ready to launch.
    -To provide input to the defect trend analysis effort.

  2. 1. Portability testing is effective from other types of testing because it affects the cost of the software during its lifetime.
    2. Main objective of portability testing is to test the software and make sure it works efficiently and equally well in different environments, devices, browsers, hardware and software configurations, versions, to make the software cost effective.

  3. How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
    Portability testing is a process of testing with ease with which the software or product can be moved from one environment to another. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of effort required to transfer from one system to another system. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system.

    What are the objectives of portability testing?
    •To make sure if a system can be ported to each of the environmental characteristics, such as Processor speed, Disk space & RAM, monitor resolution, OS and browser versions.
    •Another objective is, it helps to save all the cost for the entire life of the system.

  4. 1. Portability testing is effective It can save time and cost for the entire life of the system.

    2. The objective of portability testing is to ensure that the software can easily transfer to any system environment without any failure.

  5. Portability testing is effective from other types of testing because it can save all the cost for the entire life of the system. It also ensures that software should be usable on system with various software and hardware configuration.
    The objectives of portability testing are:
    It tests the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other.

  6. Portability testing means testing of the software to see how easily it can be used on different systems and the ease of moving the software  across different environments  and not just the platforms. Objectives of portability testing is to determine if the system can be ported and which environments it can be ported to. It helps to maintain same look and feel of application between various systems so that every user has the same experience. Portability testing also helps to determine if the applications can co-exist with other independent applications that share common resources. 

  7. Portability testing can be considered effective from other types of testing because of it’s adaptability in different browsers and environments.This saves time effort and cost for the client.
    The objective of portability testing is to ensure it works on any environments , any hardware and software configurations , any browsers etc

  8. PORTABILITY TESTING
    1. it is important to check if the software is capable to run on one application to other or one system to other system successfully.
    2.The objective is to find all the bugs so that its runnable on different system.

  9. PORTABILITY TESTING
    1. it is important to check if the software is capable to run on one application to other or one system to other system successfully.
    2. The objective is to find all the bugs so that its runnable on different system.

  10. This article highlights the concept of portability testing, which tests if a given software is able to run successfully on different configurations and environments.

  11. 1 Portability testing is quite important over the others because this is where you test/check verifies if modules, pages, functions appears the same on all kinds of portals (tablets, mobile phones, laptop, pc with different Operating systems with different specs of the computers) it is comprehensive and does prevents from future risks/failures. This is an efficient and practical testing approach.
    2 Objectives: The purpose for the portability testing is to make sure that everythings works as expected whatever the platform would be, different screen size(laptop, tablets, mobile phone) with different OS (Windows, Unix,etc) , different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Android etc)

  12. Portability of the software is defined in terms of usability of the software on different system environment. The software should be usable on system with various software and hardware configuration.Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. It is carried out regularly in an iterative manner. It is measured in terms of maximum effort taken to transfer from one system to another.
    main objective of the portability testing is to make sure the software should work in different devices like phone,tablets,computers,servers of different hardware and software configurations.

  13. 1. Effectiveness of portability testing:
    Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system. Without portability testing the software systems with longevity would face problems like changing or upgrading to a newer environment, adapting to a new interface.

    2. Objectives of portability testing:
    – Portability testing tests the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different software and hardware system configurations and movable from one system environment to other.
    – Portability testing causes failures concerning the portability requirements that help identify defects that are not efficiently found during unit and integration testing.

  14. Effectivity of portability testing: In this testing software tested on the feasibility of the hardware and software components which is most important part of the programming. It convoy that software will work in the different environment or not. Portability testing enhance the longevity of the software.

    Objectives of portability testing:
    1: Portability testing can the money.
    2: It can be challenging for the software to run on different environment or on new technology.

  15. 1. Portability testing is effective from other types of testing because it affects the cost of the software during its lifetime.
    2. Main objective of portability testing is to test the software and make sure it works efficiently and equally well in different environments, devices, browsers, hardware and software configurations, versions, to make the software cost effective.

  16. Portability testing objective is an essential non functional characteristic of the software. Portability of the software is defined in terms of usability of the software on different system environment.
    Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system.

  17. 1. Portability testing is based on the usability on system with various software and hardware configuration and can be moved from one environment to another. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of effort required to transfer from one system to another system.

    2.The objective of portability testing is it can save all the cost for the entire life of the system.

  18. For a client, a Software must be portable enough to adapt to different environments. So, Portability testing is productive from other testing because it is deemed to satisfy client’s requirements.
    The objectives of Portability testing are to determine if the portability requirement are fulfilled and if the system can easily be moved or transported to the required environments with different Hardware components and disk space.

  19. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system also Portability of the software is an essential non functional characteristic of the software.
    The main objective of Portability is the software is defined in terms of usability of the software on different system environment.

  20. The Portability Testing is effective from other types of testing is that ii can save all the costs of the entire system.
    This is usable on system with software and hardware configuration is the main objective.The software is used in different environment and devices such as smartphones,labtops with diferent sizes.

  21. Portability testing is effective because it can save all the cost of the entire life of the system and can work on different operating system of the browsers in any environment.

    The objective of portability testing is to test if the system is usable on different system configurations , different environment, different devices.

  22. 1.Portability testing process is to ensure that software will work on diff OS,diff versions of diff browser, any device or in any environment.
    2. Main objective of portability testing is to test the software and make sure it works efficiently and equally well in different environments, devices, browsers, hardware and software configurations, versions, to make the software cost effective.

  23. 1. This form of testing is important if the customer intends to use the software application for more than one platform.

    2. The whole purpose is to check whether application is able to run and can be deployed in different applicable environment, in order to satisfy business needs of the customer.

  24. How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
    Portability testing is a process of testing with ease with which the software or product can be moved from one environment to another. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of effort required to transfer from one system to another system. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system.

    objectives of portability testing?
    •To make sure if a system can be ported to each of the environmental characteristics, such as Processor speed, Disk space & RAM, monitor resolution, OS and browser versions.

  25. portability testing process is, it works with all Environment and systems of operation, devices.
    the main object of using portability testing process is its cost effective its compatible with all configuration.

  26. Portability of the software is defined by usability of the software in different environment. Portability of software can save all the cost of the entire life of the system . moreover with the variety of devices like phone ,tablets and computers. The software should be usable on system with various software and hardware configuration.

  27. 1. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system. Moreover, with the variety of commercialized devices like phones, tablets, computers, servers of different hardware and software configuration, portability testing becomes a priority.

    2. Objective of Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other.

  28. 1. the portability testing is more effective from other types of testing as the entire software system is tested to check its longevity,flexibility and compatibility on different systems, configurations and system environments.
    2. Objectives of Portability Testing:
    a. To check the compatibility, flexibility, longevity of the software system.
    b. It can save all the cost for the entire life of software system.
    c. It is carried out regularly in an iterative manner

  29. 1)How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
    Portability testing ensure that software will work on diff OS, diff versions of diff browser, any device or in any environment. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system. The failures during portability testing can help detecting the defects which were not identified during the unit and integration testing.

    2)What are the objectives of portability testing?
    Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. It is carried out regularly in an iterative manner. It is measured in terms of maximum effort taken to transfer from one system to another.

  30. How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
    it is effective because when costumer buys a software, it is important for the costumer to be able to use the software in his or her computer. Not everybody has the same computer system, os, tablets, phones, and etc. This test is not just effective but also required.
    What are the objectives of portability testing?
    the objective is for costumers are able to use the software in their own os

  31. Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. It is measured in terms of maximum effort taken to transfer from one system to another.

    Portability of the software is defined in terms of usability of the software on different system environment. The software should be usable on system with various software and hardware configuration.
    Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system..

  32. Portability testing tests the usability of the software in different system environment and configurations.proper portability testing reduces the lifelong cost of the software. that`s why it is more effective than other testing

    the main feature of portability testing is to test the flexibility of the software in different system environment.variety of commercialized devices like phones,laptops etc portability testing becomes more priority .It is measured in terms of maximum effort taken to transfer the software from one system to another.

  33. How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
    Portability testing is effective because it makes the software more user friendly with respect to hardware , environments etc. It makes sure the software can withstand transitions , system upgrades etc thereby making it a more long lasting product. It gives the client or user the flexibility to use the software however and on whatever equipment they want.

    What are the objectives of portability testing?
    – Making the final product long lasting with respect to upgrades , transitions.
    – Uninterrupted usage across different devices.
    – Future proof with respect to technology.
    – Accessibility.

  34. 1. Portability testing is effective from other types of testing as it is a type of testing that is done on different system environment i.e. the software should be compatible on system with different software and hardware configuration. If a software is of longer lifespan, portability testing could be beneficial to save the cost for the entire life of the system.
    2. Objectives of portability testing are:
    a. To check if the software is easily usable on different system configurations
    b. To check the flexibility of the software to move from one system environment to other

  35. 1)Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system

    2) The main objectives of portability testing is to make sure that software can used in different environment and devices.

  36. Objectives of Portability testing:
    Determine if a system can be ported to each of the environmental characteristics, such as Processor speed, Disk space & RAM, monitor resolution, OS and browser versions.
    Determine if the look and feel of the application with respect to UI and functional features are similar to multiple OS and multiple browsers.
    This testing helps to determine if the system can be ready for release, especially when there is an awareness that the customers of the product will use multiple operating systems with multiple browser versions.
    This testing is usually performed against a pre-defined set of portability requirements, which help to find the defects that are missed as part of the unit and integration testing of the application.
    Defects found in this testing need to be fixed and delivered as a part of the product release by the Developers.
    This testing is generally performed in an incremental manner throughout the software development life cycle .

  37. 1. Portability testing can save all the cost for the entire life of the system. Nowadays commercialised devices like phones, tablets, computers, servers use different hardware and software configuration. Portability testing saves the time and cost.

    2. The objective of portability testing is to check whether the software is usable in different hardware and software configuration

  38. Portability testing is done in a repeated manner and it test the flexibility of the across different system configurations and platforms. It saves costs for the client over time

  39. 1) Portability testing is to test the flexibility of the software application to be usable in different configurations and environments. It can save the lifetime cost of the system.
    2) The main objective is to make sure the developed software works on different hardware and software systems without any failure. This is very important that nowadays we have so many computers, laptops, mobile phones with different configurations, versions and browsers. so when we port the software application to any of these systems should work without fail.

  40. Portability testing for software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system.
    The main objective of the Portability testing is whether the software application is working on various types of software and hardware environments.

  41. How portability testing is effective from other types of testing?
    It saves a lot of cost of the entire life of system. its effective as it makes it flexibile to use in any system environment.

    What are the objectives of portability testing?
    Ensuring that system can be ported to all of the environmental characteristics.
    and similar to various operating systems and browsers.
    To make the system ready for release on various browsers and environment

  42. 1. Portability testing is effective from other types of testing because it affects the cost of the software during its lifetime.
    2. Main objective of portability testing is to test the software and make sure it works efficiently and equally well in different environments, devices, browsers, hardware and software configurations, versions, to make the software cost effective.

  43. portability testing is effective coz it tests the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. Proper testing of portability of software can save all the cost for the entire life of the system.
    Its objectives of portability testing are : to check flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations
    to save all the cost for the entire life of the system.
    to check durability of the software on different system environment.

  44. Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other. It is carried out regularly in an iterative manner. It is measured in terms of maximum effort taken to transfer from one system to another.
    Objective of portability testing is to save cost of entire life of system and is to test whether the system is usable on different system is usable on different system configurations, different environment and on different devices.

  45. Portability testing refers to testing the software with various system environment. This type of testing is effective because the software is tested with different software and hardware configurations. It is helpful when it comes to various electronic devices like smart phones, computers, laptops etc. These devices are having different RAM processor, and server. So in this situation portability testing is the main priority.
    Main objective of portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software with various environment and also we are testing how easily we can move the software from one system to another.

  46. 1.) Portability testing is a method in which you test the flexibilty of the software to be easily usable and movable from one system environment to another. It is a measurement of maximum effort to transfer from one environment to the other. Being a characteristic of software itself the software should be usable on different systems so that there is no adaptability issues in the future. It is an effective testing method because it saves the total cost of life of the system, it will help ensure the adaptabilty and ease of use with old, current and future systems.

    2.) The objectives of this testing are to ensure the flexibilty, ease of use and adaptability of the software in different system environment. Also to test the compatability, installation, interoperability, localisation and replacability of the software.

  47. 1) Portability testing allows the software application to operate in all applicable environments, efficiently, which in turn ,saves the time, effort, and cost for the client.

    2) The main objective of portability testing is to make sure that software can be used in different environment and devices.

  48. 1. The flexibility and portability of the software is a non-functional characteristic of the software. Portability testing evaluates this non-functional characteristic to test whether the software can be easily executed in and migrated to different system environments.
    2. The objective of portability testing is to test the software’s compatibility and usability with different system specifications and environments.

  49. 1.Portability testing is the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system environment.
    2.Portability testing is to test software properly and determine the system can use on different system.

  50. 1Portability testing is effective because the testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to other

    2.The software is usable on system with various software and hardware configuration. The software systems with longevity would face problems like changing or upgrading to a newer environment, adapting to a new interface

  51. 1)Portability testing: eg: testing of a product which is well functioning in Windows 7 and measuring its behaviour in Windows 8
    2)Advantage-helps to identify dependencies between multiple components.
    disadvantage-expensive and time consuming

  52. Portability testing is testing the flexibility of the software to be easily usable on different system configurations and movable from one system environment to another. Proper testing of the portability of software can save all the costs for the entire life of the system.
    The objective of the portability testing is to determine whether a system can be ported to each of the environmental characteristics.

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