Test Case

Test cases validate that the software meets its requirements, functions correctly, and is defect-free. A test case is a specific set of conditions or variables under which a software tester determines whether a software program is working as intended. Test cases are prepared using tools like MS Excel and Test Management tools like TestLink.

Test Case Components

It includes the following elements:

• Test Case ID: A unique identifier for the test case.
• Test Description: A brief summary of what the test case is intended to verify.
• Test Preconditions: Any conditions that must be met before the test can be executed.
• Test Steps: A detailed sequence of actions to execute the test.
• Test Data: The specific input values to be used during the test.
• Expected Result: The expected outcome or behavior of the application when the test steps are performed with the test data.

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• Actual Result: The actual outcome observed when the test is executed.
• Test Pass/Fail Criteria: The criteria used to determine whether the test case has passed or failed are based on comparing the expected and actual results.

When the tester executes the test cases on the software program, the Actual Result and the Test Pass/Fail are filled in.