Test Basis
Definition
The body of knowledge used as the foundation for designing test cases. It includes requirements specifications, design documents, user stories, code, and any other documentation that defines expected system behavior.
Related Terms
A testable aspect of a component or system identified from the test basis. Test conditions are derived during test analysis and serve as the foundation for creating specific test cases.
Test CaseA set of preconditions, inputs, actions, expected results, and postconditions developed to verify a particular test condition or requirement. Well-designed test cases are specific, repeatable, and traceable to requirements.
TraceabilityThe ability to link test conditions and test cases back to their source in the test basis, such as requirements or user stories. Traceability helps ensure complete coverage and supports impact analysis when requirements change.
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