Testing & Quality
What is Test Case?
A set of preconditions, inputs, steps, and expected results to verify a specific requirement or behavior.
Test cases trace to requirements and are grouped into scenarios and test sets. Good test cases specify test data and expected postings. Reusable test cases form the basis for regression suites.
Related terms
Test Script
Step-by-step instructions, manual or automated, for executing a test case, including data, actions, and expected results.
Test Scenario
A high-level description of a business situation to test, often an end-to-end process variant, broken down into test cases.
Requirements Traceability Matrix
A matrix linking requirements to design, build objects, test cases, results, and defects.
Expected Result
The specified outcome of a test step against which actual results are compared to determine pass or fail.
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