Proposal for a test plan oriented to Internet of Things projects

Abstract

This study introduces a test plan oriented to projects based on the Internet of Things (IoT) to support the implementation of quality tests. The above is motivated to verify further and validate technological solutions in this area. This proposed method aims to support the implementation of rigorous quality assurance processes by developing a specific test plan for IoT projects. A mixed methodology based on the waterfall model and Scrum activities was selected to deal between rigorous requirements, quality assurance processes, and agility in new deliverables development through iterations. Besides, activities associated with the perception, network, and application layers of the used architecture for IoT projects were identified. The expert judgment technique was used to validate the relevance of the proposed tests according to the three-layer architecture established for projects based on the Internet of Things. As the main contribution, this work presented a test plan based on the architectural layers needs and the mixed methodology selected for developing projects based on IoT. Two criteria were identified that influence decision-making about recommended tests, considering architecture layers of projects based on the Internet of Things framework.