The definition (usually formal) of a specific
set of test inputs, execution conditions, and expected results, identified
for the purpose of making an evaluation of some particular aspect of a
Target Test Item.
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Purpose
The purpose of the Test Case is to identify and communicate the conditions
which will be implemented in test and are necessary to verify successful and
acceptable implementation of the product requirements (use cases, performance
characteristics, etc.). Test cases reflect one measure of test coverage,
requirements-based test coverage, in that each test case traces back to at least
one requirement for test - which reflect the product requirements.
The following roles use the Test Case:
The Test Designer to identify test procedures and test
scripts.
The Designer as input to design.
The Implementer as input for implementing components and
test functionality.
Brief Outline
1. Test Case Description
A description of the condition, program path, or objective that this set of
data implements / executes.
2. Test Inputs
The objects or fields the actor interacts with and the specific data values
entered (or object states created) by the actor when executing this test case.
3. Expected Results
The resulting state or data received upon completion of executing this test
case.
Timing
The initial Test Cases are identified during the test design activity in
Elaboration as soon as there are some use cases or scenarios defined. The Test
Cases are refined throughout the remainder of the lifecycle during each
iteration.
Responsibility
A Tester is responsible for the
integrity of the Test Cases, ensuring that:
The Test Cases accurately reflects the contents of the iteration.
The Test Cases contain the appropriate content and detail necessary to
create a condition execute the test case, and evaluate its execution.
Each Test Case is traced back to at least one requirement for test.
Sufficient Test Cases have been identified to verify satisfactory
achievement of the product requirements.
The Tester uses the contents of
the Test Model to produce the following related artifacts:
Artifacts >
Test Artifact Set >
Test Case
