As per the research, IoT testers may face the problems with the test strategies and planning so we provide some recommendations and the sample test cases. At Bugraptors, a list provided by our team is not only complete or wide-ranging but it well gets you a brief idea of how to proceed with the IoT testing. With IoT, we can connect devices other than computers such as home appliances, vehicles which contains electronics, software, actuators and connectivity to other devices using embedded sensors, processors and communication hardware. This presentation covers a detailed description of: 1. What is IoT? 2. What is IoT Testing? 3. Why to test IoT? 4. How does IoT Framework Works? 5. Types of IoT Testing? 6. IoT Testing Challenges 7. Best practices for effective IoT Software Testing To get more information, watch out the detailed blog - https://bit.ly/2T5XkFi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BugRaptors Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BugRaptors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bug-raptors

1. What Is IoT, IoT Testing And What Are Its
Challenges?

2. What Is IoT, IoT Testing And What Are Its
Challenges?
Internet of Things (IoT) permits the user to control the devices that
are installed at the remote sites through a network. With IoT, we
can connect devices other than computers such as home
appliances, vehicles which contains electronics, software,
actuators and connectivity to other devices using embedded
sensors, processors and communication hardware. We can say
that IoT (Internet of Things) means to connect the gadgets
(physical devices) with the network.
IoT has great importance nowadays as we can collect information
from a different platform and share the same across the internet
which is processed for different purposes. IoT provides real-time
information which was not approachable earlier.

3. How does IoT Framework work?
Under IoT, we can connect multiple devices with the network and
may share the information through the IoT cloud and complete
several valuable tasks. The main motive of IoT devices is to
connect with other devices to transmit information using internet
transfer protocols.

4. Why test IoT?
Today there is an increasing need to deliver improved and faster
services. There is a great demand to access, create, use and
share data from any device. It’s the main reason is to provide
greater insight and control, over various interconnected IoT
devices. That is why the IoT testing framework is essential.

5. What type of testing can we perform for IoT?
1. Usability Testing:
Nowadays, so many devices of different shape and form factors
are used by the users, and their perception also varies from one
user to another. So checking the usability of the system is very
crucial in IoT testing. Usability in terms of processing and
displaying data or pushing job tasks from the devices should be
tested thoroughly and need to make sure the usability of each of
the device used.

6. What type of testing can we perform for IoT?
2. Compatibility Testing:
Under IoT, there can be multiple Architectures, some can be
simple, and some can be complex. So, it’s essential to test the
compatibility of the numerous operating versions, browser types,
and respective versions, generations of devices, communication
modes. It’s all about validating the possible working combination.
As a result, checking the compatibility in the IoT system is
essential.

7. What type of testing can we perform for IoT?
3. Reliability and Scalability Testing:
Reliability and Scalability are vital for building an IoT test
environment which involves simulation of sensors by utilizing
virtualization tools and technologies.
If the technology is neither scalable nor reliable, then it is not of
much use. Therefore, at BugRaptors, we use a simulation of
sensors to build a test environment and test reliability and
scalability of the IoT development.

8. What type of testing can we perform for IoT?
4. Security Testing:
Security is one of the main aspects that enterprises are concerned
about while implementing IoT. We need some control of the
connected devices. Otherwise, they could affect the overall
functioning and leak sensitive data from the system. So, the
security of the IoT should be taken seriously.
Following points should be considered while checking for the
security of the IoT:
# Password and Credentials
# Data Interferences
# Constant Updates
# To Record, every Endpoint added
# Secure Booting(i.e., User authentication)
# Device authentication
# Firewalls

9. What type of testing can we perform for IoT?
5. Performance Testing:
During the performance testing, testers need to consider a few
aspects like Network latency and Its Bandwidth, packet loss, a
huge number of simultaneous users, etc. because these factors
impact performance is much greater. QA members must carefully
examine network activity, taking an especially long look at how
quickly data can be moved from one network layer to another. The
points to be considered while checking the Usability are
Simulation, Scale, Amount of Data, Protocols, Requests/
Responses and BI (which is used to test the performance by
applying a load to the IoT devices).

10. What challenges can you face while testing
IoT?
While testing the IoT Architecture following challenges can be
faced by the tester:
1. Test Data- To get the obtain test data among different systems,
organization among multiple teams and Substantial effort is
required.
2. Test Environment- It is not easy to replicate the environment
required for IoT testing and demands too much effort and
expense.
3. The dependency of components- The subsystems, sub-
components, and services that are interrelated are possessed by
various groups and third-party units. If the user is unable to access
a single dependent sub-component, it could affect the testing of
the whole system.

11. What challenges can you face while testing
IoT?
4. Unavailability of Hardware- Device which is available for testing
might be of insufficient capability or is not available at the right
time.
5. Sensor quality and accuracy- Gadget or Device under test may
not be of good quality or have the correct accuracy needed for
testing.
6. Compatibility Issues- Different IoT Cloud platforms are used,
and it is difficult to find compatibility of different devices.
7. Complexity- IoT Architecture is not easy sometimes, and it’s
difficult to understand its complexity.
8. Connectivity issues- IoT is a network and there can be multiple
issues regarding connectivity.
9. Security/Privacy issues- Security and privacy is the main
concern for the enterprises which can be difficult to test in complex
architecture.

12. What can be the best practices for effective
IoT software testing?
IoT testing challenge robust testing competence to meet the
requirement. By accepting actual best practices, the user can
effectively perform IoT testing.
1. QA should go for the best approach for testing and practices the
same efficiently. All the testing techniques should be used on the
base of the requirement, and there should be good communication
as that would be the basis of quality product.
2. Amount of data transfer is huge in the IoT, and there are new
platforms which ensure effective communication and to efficiently
obtain valid info from huge amounts of raw data. This will confirm
good timing and systems framework to back the real-time
applications. QA testing team may use tools, consoles, viewers,
and simulators to confirm successful implementation of the project.

13. To Summarize
IoT is here to stay. Anybody cannot neglect it. The next couple of
decades will see the tremendous impact of the Internet of Things.
It has been around for years but is rapidly developing the market.
There is a big number of devices and software used in the IoT and
its count increasing very quickly day by day. So more testing and
testers would be required to find the issues in the IoT software. As
per the research, IoT testers may face the problems with the test
strategies and planning so we provide some recommendations
and the sample test cases. A list providing by our team is not
complete or wide-ranging but it well gets you a brief idea how to
proceed with the IoT testing.

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