FOI_7645

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7645

Date Request Received: 03/01/2024 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 08/01/2024 00:00:00

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Request Summary: ICT testing practices.

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: I am writing to you under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request specific information related to your organisation's ICT ("Informatics and Communications Technology",). testing practices. This information is requested for academic research purposes. My questions are as follows: Do you have a dedicated ICT test team?

Answer To Question 1: Yes

Question Number 2: Do you outsource project testing?

Answer To Question 2: No

Question Number 3: Do you outsource BAU testing?

Answer To Question 3: No

Question Number 4: Do you test core functions (not just key applications) before releasing your regular Operating System patches and updates to the ICT estate?

Answer To Question 4: We have a test group who will test operating system patches based on how they work, not just core applications.

Question Number 5: Do you test your new End User Devices and peripherals before deploying to the ICT estate?

Answer To Question 5: We have a test group who will test operating system patches based on how they work, not just core applications. We also test our core builds as part of patch testing.

Question Number 6: Would you consider using an independent Testing as a Service(TaaS) option? If not, please explain why.

Answer To Question 6: No, at I do not believe this is required at this stage as our in house teams can manage this.

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