Documentations

Question 1

Describe what goes into a Test Plan document.

Answer 1

1) Introduction
2) Audience
3) Scope
4) Interfaces
5) Appendix

Question 2

Describe the introduction section (test plan doc).

Answer 2

• WHAT the document is for

- Describe the GOALS of the test plan

Question 3

Describe the audience section (test plan doc).

Answer 3

• WHO the document is for.

Question 4

Describe the scope section (test plan doc).

Answer 4

• Describe what is covered and what is not by the document.

- This is essential for the reader to understand what is covered.

Question 5

Describe the interfaces section (test plan doc).

Answer 5

• Describe each of the interfaces to be tested
• Describe the test methodology for each interface, including expected results.
• Describe any firmware or commands that need to be executed to run the testing.
• May included references to an extra attached document with the test methodology

Question 6

Describe the appendix section (test plan doc).

Answer 6

• May contain COMMON TEST METHODS referenced to from other sections.

Question 7

What are the key sections of the Functional Requirements document?

Answer 7

1) Title Page
2) Revision history
3) Table of Contents
4) Introduction
5) Scope
6) List of all related documents/files (incl. schedule)
7) Cost targets
8) Configuration options
9) Detailed specifications (incl. performance)
10) Physical size and other constrains
11) Power requirements
12) Environmental requirements
13) Regulatory requirements
14) Reliability and service

Question 8

What order do ECO, ECR, and ECN appear?

Answer 8

1) ECR
2) ECO
3) ECN

Remember, RON

Question 9

What is an ECR?

Answer 9

Engineering Change Request

Requests changes to be made to existing BOM components or materials.
Assesses the feasibility or necessity of a change, and then to identify what components will be affected, to estimate costs, and list resources necessary for change.

Question 10

What is an ECO?

Answer 10

Engineering Change Order

Implementation of the ECR.

Lists all the components, assemblies, documentation, materials, etc., that need to be changed in order to make the overall change.

Question 11

What is an ECN?

Answer 11

Engineering Change Notification

This is a notification sent to all applicable persons once the engineering change order has be completed.

Question 12

What is DFM?

Answer 12

Design for manufacturing. Is the process for designing a pcb that is functional, manufacturable, and reliable.

Question 13

What are the stages of manufacturing?

Answer 13

1) design
2) component purchase
3) kitting up (organizing all components)
4) surface mount technology (production line)
5) Auto insertion (through hole)
6) Manual insertion
7) Wave soldering
8) Final checks