| 1. | Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments. |
| 2. | Create or maintain databases of known test defects. |
| 3. | Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. |
| 4. | Design or develop automated testing tools. |
| 5. | Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. |
| 6. | Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability. |
| 7. | Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers. |
| 8. | Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes. |
| 9. | Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. |
| 10. | Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking. |
| 11. | Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance. |
| 12. | Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. |
| 13. | Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance. |
| 14. | Install, maintain, or use software testing programs. |
| 15. | Investigate customer problems referred by technical support. |
| 16. | Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations. |
| 17. | Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. |
| 18. | Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source. |
| 19. | Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates. |
| 20. | Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality. |
| 21. | Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. |
| 22. | Update automated test scripts to ensure currency. |
| 23. | Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions. |
| 24. | Coordinate user or third party testing. |
| 25. | Conduct historical analyses of test results. |
| 26. | Provide technical support during software installation or configuration. |
| 27. | Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks. |
| 28. | Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance. |