According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. | 94% |
| Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers. | 93% |
| Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability. | 90% |
| Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. | 86% |
| Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. | 86% |
| Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality. | 85% |
| Install, maintain, or use software testing programs. | 85% |
| Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. | 84% |
| Create or maintain databases of known test defects. | 83% |
| Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. | 82% |
| Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes. | 82% |
| Update automated test scripts to ensure currency. | 81% |
| Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. | 80% |
| Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates. | 80% |
| Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations. | 79% |
| Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments. | 77% |
| Investigate customer problems referred by technical support. | 76% |
| Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks. | 74% |
| Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance. | 74% |
| Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source. | 73% |
| Design or develop automated testing tools. | 72% |
| Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance. | 69% |
| Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions. | 66% |
| Coordinate user or third-party testing. | 66% |
| Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance. | 66% |
| Conduct historical analyses of test results. | 65% |
| Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking. | 65% |
