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An Architectural Review ofTAKEaTEST.NetAn Architectural Review ofTAKEaTEST.Net

Southern California Code CampSouthern California Code Camp

California State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Fullerton

January 21-22, 2006January 21-22, 2006

Ben AminniaBen Aminnia

Pointer CorporationPointer Corporation

Primary GoalsPrimary Goals

A Table-Driven Test Taking Tool onthe WebA Table-Driven Test Taking Tool onthe Web

Conduct Multiple Test Styles, usingthe same Test EngineConduct Multiple Test Styles, usingthe same Test Engine

Define Test Groups Accessible byEach Login IDDefine Test Groups Accessible byEach Login ID

Define New Tests without CreatingNew Web PagesDefine New Tests without CreatingNew Web Pages

Store Test Results in a DatabaseStore Test Results in a Database

Test StylesTest Styles

Style 1 - Multiple ChoiceStyle 1 - Multiple Choice

Style 2 - Rating Scale of 0 through 5Style 2 - Rating Scale of 0 through 5

Style 3 - Rating Scale with 5 CustomHeadingsStyle 3 - Rating Scale with 5 CustomHeadings

Style 4 - Rating Scale with 2-5 CustomHeadingsStyle 4 - Rating Scale with 2-5 CustomHeadings

Style 5 - Rating Scale of 0 through 5 withUser CommentsStyle 5 - Rating Scale of 0 through 5 withUser Comments

Style 6 - Rating Scale with 2-9 CustomHeadings and Optional User CommentsStyle 6 - Rating Scale with 2-9 CustomHeadings and Optional User Comments

Test Style 1Multiple ChoiceTest Style 1Multiple Choice

Test Style 2Rating Scale of 0 through 5Test Style 2Rating Scale of 0 through 5

Test Style 3Rating Scale with 5 Custom HeadingsTest Style 3Rating Scale with 5 Custom Headings

Test Style 4Rating Scale with 2-5 Custom HeadingsTest Style 4Rating Scale with 2-5 Custom Headings

Test Style 5Rating Scale of 0 through 5 with UserCommentsTest Style 5Rating Scale of 0 through 5 with UserComments

Test Style 6Rating Scale with 2-9 Custom Headings andOptional User CommentsTest Style 6Rating Scale with 2-9 Custom Headings andOptional User Comments

Scoring StylesScoring Styles

Different Score for each Question(e.g. The Millionnaire)Different Score for each Question(e.g. The Millionnaire)

Order of Option ButtonOrder of Option Button

Reverse Order of Option Button (e.g.Priority Order)Reverse Order of Option Button (e.g.Priority Order)

NoneNone

Design DocumentsDesign Documents

Database E/R DiagramDatabase E/R Diagram

Web Page Navigation ChartWeb Page Navigation Chart

Sanity SaversSanity Savers

Session VariablesSession Variables

Stored Procedures SummaryStored Procedures Summary

Database E/R DiagramDatabase E/R Diagram

Web Page Navigation ChartWeb Page Navigation Chart

The Test Engine at a Glance …The Test Engine at a Glance …

Interactive Entry viawww.TAKEaTEST.netInteractive Entry viawww.TAKEaTEST.net

Index.htmIndex.htm

Automated Entry viaAnother ApplicationAutomated Entry viaAnother Application

ASP.NET Test EngineASP.NET Test Engine

SQL Server DatabaseSQL Server Database

Different Ways to LaunchTAKEaTEST.NetDifferent Ways to LaunchTAKEaTEST.Net

From the Internet …From the Internet …

Login with a Shared ID (e.g. Guest)Login with a Shared ID (e.g. Guest)

Login with a Private ID (e.g. CodeCamp)Login with a Private ID (e.g. CodeCamp)

DemoDemo

From Another ApplicationFrom Another Application

Necessary Information Passed viaArgumentsNecessary Information Passed viaArguments

No Login Page – Proceed to Test GroupNo Login Page – Proceed to Test Group

DemoDemo

DB TechnologyDB Technology

Original prototype was in MS Access!Original prototype was in MS Access!

Soon converted to SQL Server 2000Soon converted to SQL Server 2000

A couple of in-line queriesA couple of in-line queries

Mostly Stored-ProceduresMostly Stored-Procedures

DB ConnectionDB Connection

A Mix of OLEDB and SQLConnectA Mix of OLEDB and SQLConnect

Logic to Identify Local vs. WWW(thus showing certain things in Localmode only)Logic to Identify Local vs. WWW(thus showing certain things in Localmode only)