Test Case
Definition
A 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.
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 DataThe input values and environmental settings needed to execute a test case. Test data can be created manually, generated by tools, or extracted from production systems with appropriate anonymization.
Test BasisThe 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.
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