Test Condition
Definition
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.
Related Terms
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.
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.
Test AnalysisThe activity of examining the test basis to identify testable conditions. During test analysis, testers determine what to test by breaking down requirements and other documentation into specific, verifiable test conditions.
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