Test Design
Definition
The activity of transforming test conditions into concrete test cases and other test artifacts. It involves selecting test techniques, defining input values, and specifying expected results.
Related Terms
The 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.
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 TechniqueA systematic method for deriving or selecting test cases. Techniques are categorized as black-box, white-box, or experience-based, each offering different approaches to achieving thorough test coverage.
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